Grandview RD over Volga River
PoorPosted for loadClayton County, Iowa · 092042605 · Structure no. 000000000118890
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 300 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 491
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Grandview RD over Volga River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grandview RD over Volga River in Clayton County, Iowa. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1983, 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 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 other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 491 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 491 by 2044. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Grandview RD over Volga River built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is Grandview RD over Volga 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Grandview RD over Volga River carry?
About 491 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is Grandview RD over Volga River?
The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Grandview RD over Volga River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.