160th ST over N Br Volga River
PoorFayette County, Iowa · 093092101 · Structure no. 000000000151490
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 86 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 34
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
160th ST over N Br Volga River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 160th ST over N Br Volga River in Fayette County, Iowa. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 4 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.
It carries about 34 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2044. The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 160th ST over N Br Volga River built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is 160th ST over N Br 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does 160th ST over N Br Volga River carry?
About 34 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is 160th ST over N Br Volga River?
The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns 160th ST over N Br Volga River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.