Local over Chariton CR
PoorPosted for loadClarke County, Iowa · 071242406 · Structure no. 000000000113650
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1969
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 73 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Chariton CR is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Chariton CR in Clarke County, Iowa. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 65 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2044. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Local over Chariton CR built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.
What condition is Local over Chariton 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Local over Chariton CR carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Chariton CR?
The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Chariton CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.