Local over Middle River
PoorPosted for loadGuthrie County, Iowa · 078322602 · Structure no. 000000000167150
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Middle River is a steel truss - thru carrying Local over Middle River in Guthrie County, Iowa. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 20 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 | 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over Middle River built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local 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 2022.
How much traffic does Local over Middle River carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Middle River?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Middle River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.