Local over Little River
PoorClosed to trafficDecatur County, Iowa · 068251904 · Structure no. 000000000137070
- Built
- 1943
- 82 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2018
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 196 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 72
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Little River is a steel truss - thru carrying Local over Little River in Decatur County, Iowa. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 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 0 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 72 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 72 by 2043. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| 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 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over Little 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 November 2018.
How much traffic does Local over Little River carry?
About 72 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Local over Little River?
The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Little River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.