F 65 over Middle River
PoorGuthrie County, Iowa · 078323511 · Structure no. 000000000026020
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 157 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 996
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
F 65 over Middle River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying F 65 over Middle River in Guthrie County, Iowa. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 66 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.
It carries about 996 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 996 by 2043. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 F 65 over Middle River built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is F 65 over Middle 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does F 65 over Middle River carry?
About 996 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is F 65 over Middle River?
The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns F 65 over Middle River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.