Local over West Little River
PoorPosted for loadDecatur County, Iowa · 069261103 · Structure no. 000000000362590
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over West Little River is a steel truss - thru carrying Local over West Little River in Decatur County, Iowa. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 95 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 3 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 21 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 West Little River built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is Local over West 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Local over West Little River carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over West Little River?
The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Local over West Little River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.