US Bridges

Local over Chariton River

Good

Appanoose County, Iowa · 069171603 · Structure no. 000000000065211

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2020
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
82
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over Chariton River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Chariton River in Appanoose County, Iowa. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 82 vehicles a day, projected to reach 82 by 2043. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesLocal
CrossesChariton River
Location069171603
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates40.77058, -92.81814
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2020
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82 (2022)
Projected traffic82 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local over Chariton River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local over Chariton River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2020.

How much traffic does Local over Chariton River carry?

About 82 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local over Chariton River?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Local over Chariton River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.