US Bridges

Local- W Ave over Little Maple River

FairPosted for load

Cherokee County, Iowa · 090393502 · Structure no. 000000000107210

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local- W Ave over Little Maple River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local- W Ave over Little Maple River in Cherokee County, Iowa. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 62 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2043. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal- W Ave
CrossesLittle Maple River
Location090393502
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCherokee County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.57246, -95.42719
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.8 US tons
Inventory rating24.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2022)
Projected traffic40 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$990,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local- W Ave over Little Maple River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Local- W Ave over Little Maple 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Local- W Ave over Little Maple River carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local- W Ave over Little Maple River?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local- W Ave over Little Maple River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.