Local/Richland over Waterway
PoorCass County, Iowa · 075363301 · Structure no. 000000000098660
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local/Richland over Waterway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local/Richland over Waterway in Cass 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.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 22 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 | 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local/Richland over Waterway built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local/Richland over Waterway 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Local/Richland over Waterway carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Local/Richland over Waterway?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Local/Richland over Waterway?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.