Atlas RD over Shell Rock River
PoorPosted for loadBremer County, Iowa · 091141806 · Structure no. 000000000079090
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 421 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 226
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Atlas RD over Shell Rock River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Atlas RD over Shell Rock River in Bremer County, Iowa. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 226 vehicles a day, projected to reach 226 by 2044. The structure is 421 ft (128.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Atlas RD over Shell Rock River built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Atlas RD over Shell Rock 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Atlas RD over Shell Rock River carry?
About 226 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Atlas RD over Shell Rock River?
The structure is 421 ft (128.3 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Atlas RD over Shell Rock River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.