US Bridges

CO RD over East Boyer River

PoorPosted for load

Crawford County, Iowa · 084373003 · Structure no. 000000000011480

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
443
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD over East Boyer River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD over East Boyer River in Crawford County, Iowa. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 443 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 443 by 2044. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesCO RD
CrossesEast Boyer River
Location084373003
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.0589, -95.19872
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating25.1 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic443 (2022)
Projected traffic443 by 2044
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD over East Boyer River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD over East Boyer 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD over East Boyer River carry?

About 443 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is CO RD over East Boyer River?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD over East Boyer River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.