US Bridges

1st Ave over Charley West. Rec. Trail

Fair

Floyd County, Iowa · 095150705 · Structure no. 000000000001790

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
784
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

1st Ave over Charley West. Rec. Trail is a concrete continuous slab carrying 1st Ave over Charley West. Rec. Trail in Floyd County, Iowa. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 784 vehicles a day, projected to reach 784 by 2044. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries1st Ave
CrossesCharley West. Rec. Trail
Location095150705
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFloyd County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.06374, -92.65741
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic784 (2022)
Projected traffic784 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$33,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 1st Ave over Charley West. Rec. Trail built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1st Ave over Charley West. Rec. Trail in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does 1st Ave over Charley West. Rec. Trail carry?

About 784 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 1st Ave over Charley West. Rec. Trail?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns 1st Ave over Charley West. Rec. Trail?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.