432nd Avenue over Elk River
PoorClinton County, Iowa · 083E61506 · Structure no. 000000000125680
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 127 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 310
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
432nd Avenue over Elk River is a concrete continuous slab carrying 432nd Avenue over Elk River in Clinton County, Iowa. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 310 by 2044. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 30 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 432nd Avenue over Elk River built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is 432nd Avenue over Elk 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does 432nd Avenue over Elk River carry?
About 310 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is 432nd Avenue over Elk River?
The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns 432nd Avenue over Elk River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.