Willow Avenue over Platte River
FairAdams County, Iowa · 072323604 · Structure no. 000000000059671
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 26
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Willow Avenue over Platte River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Willow Avenue over Platte River in Adams County, Iowa. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 60 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 24 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Willow Avenue over Platte River built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is Willow Avenue over Platte River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does Willow Avenue over Platte River carry?
About 26 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Willow Avenue over Platte River?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Willow Avenue over Platte River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.