Kentucky Avenue over West Fork 102 River
PoorAdams County, Iowa · 071341302 · Structure no. 000000000059100
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 34
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kentucky Avenue over West Fork 102 River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Kentucky Avenue over West Fork 102 River in Adams County, Iowa. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 34 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kentucky Avenue over West Fork 102 River built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Kentucky Avenue over West Fork 102 River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does Kentucky Avenue over West Fork 102 River carry?
About 34 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Kentucky Avenue over West Fork 102 River?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Kentucky Avenue over West Fork 102 River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.