US Bridges

Main ST over East Boyer River

PoorPosted for load

Crawford County, Iowa · 084372400 · Structure no. 000000000012630

Built
1913
112 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
303
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main ST over East Boyer River is a concrete culvert carrying Main ST over East Boyer River in Crawford County, Iowa. It was built in 1913, so it is 112 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 303 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 303 by 2044. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMain ST
CrossesEast Boyer River
Location084372400
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.07797, -95.09823
Functional classRural Local

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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating12 US tons
Inventory rating6.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic303 (2021)
Projected traffic303 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$1.1 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Main ST over East Boyer River built?

It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main ST 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Main ST over East Boyer River carry?

About 303 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Main ST over East Boyer River?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Main ST over East Boyer River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.