US 69 over Little River
FairDecatur County, Iowa · 3.8 Mi. N of SR J66 · Structure no. 000000000022630
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 324 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 820
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 69 over Little River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 69 over Little River in Decatur County, Iowa. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 820 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 820 by 2044. The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 US 69 over Little River built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 69 over Little 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does US 69 over Little River carry?
About 820 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US 69 over Little River?
The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns US 69 over Little River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.