US Bridges

Local over East Soldier River

Good

Crawford County, Iowa · 084400201 · Structure no. 000000000129242

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over East Soldier River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over East Soldier River in Crawford County, Iowa. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 21 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21 by 2044. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLocal
CrossesEast Soldier River
Location084400201
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.12076, -95.45906
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.4 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2022)
Projected traffic21 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Local over East Soldier River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local over East Soldier River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Local over East Soldier River carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local over East Soldier River?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Local over East Soldier River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.