Scenic RD over Small Dry Run
PoorPosted for loadFayette County, Iowa · 095101003 · Structure no. 000000000153420
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1957
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 380
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Scenic RD over Small Dry Run is a concrete slab carrying Scenic RD over Small Dry Run in Fayette County, Iowa. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 105 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 380 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 380 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Scenic RD over Small Dry Run built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.
What condition is Scenic RD over Small Dry Run 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 2022.
How much traffic does Scenic RD over Small Dry Run carry?
About 380 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is Scenic RD over Small Dry Run?
The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Scenic RD over Small Dry Run?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.