First ST over Volga River
PoorPosted for loadFayette County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000008220
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 132 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 356
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
First ST over Volga River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying First ST over Volga River in Fayette County, Iowa. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 356 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 356 by 2045. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was First ST over Volga River built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is First ST over Volga 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does First ST over Volga River carry?
About 356 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is First ST over Volga River?
The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns First ST over Volga River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.