Lark Ave over Maynes CR
PoorPosted for loadFranklin County, Iowa · 091212402 · Structure no. 000000000157181
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1970
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lark Ave over Maynes CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lark Ave over Maynes CR in Franklin County, Iowa. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 69 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Lark Ave over Maynes CR built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.
What condition is Lark Ave over Maynes CR 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Lark Ave over Maynes CR carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Lark Ave over Maynes CR?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Lark Ave over Maynes CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.