US Bridges

F63 310th RD over Middle River

Good

Guthrie County, Iowa · 078321701 · Structure no. 000000000167111

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

F63 310th RD over Middle River is a concrete continuous slab carrying F63 310th RD over Middle River in Guthrie County, Iowa. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2043. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesF63 310th RD
CrossesMiddle River
Location078321701
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.56155, -94.55856
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic150 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$30,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was F63 310th RD over Middle River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is F63 310th RD over Middle River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does F63 310th RD over Middle River carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is F63 310th RD over Middle River?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns F63 310th RD over Middle River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.