US Bridges

Local over East Soldier River

FairPosted for load

Crawford County, Iowa · 084400702 · Structure no. 000000000129301

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
41
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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 41 vehicles a day, projected to reach 41 by 2042. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal
CrossesEast Soldier River
Location084400702
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCrawford County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.09699, -95.5556
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41 (2022)
Projected traffic41 by 2042
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 fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Local over East Soldier River carry?

About 41 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local over East Soldier River?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Local over East Soldier River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.