US Bridges

Loc Finley Ave over Lime CR

PoorPosted for load

Buchanan County, Iowa · 087102710 · Structure no. 000000000081650

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loc Finley Ave over Lime CR is a steel truss - thru carrying Loc Finley Ave over Lime CR in Buchanan County, Iowa. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 3 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 11 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11 by 2044. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 21 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLoc Finley Ave
CrossesLime CR
Location087102710
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBuchanan County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.31221, -91.99384
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11 (2022)
Projected traffic11 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Loc Finley Ave over Lime CR built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Loc Finley Ave over Lime CR 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Loc Finley Ave over Lime CR carry?

About 11 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Loc Finley Ave over Lime CR?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Loc Finley Ave over Lime CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.