Local over Little River
GoodDecatur County, Iowa · 068251803 · Structure no. 000000000137061
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 77 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Little River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Little River in Decatur County, Iowa. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2043. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Local over Little River built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over Little 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Local over Little River carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Local over Little River?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Little River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.