1290 Echo Ave over Boone River
PoorPosted for loadHancock County, Iowa · 094262302 · Structure no. 000000000172960
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 115 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
1290 Echo Ave over Boone River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 1290 Echo Ave over Boone River in Hancock County, Iowa. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 20 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 1290 Echo Ave over Boone River built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is 1290 Echo Ave over Boone 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does 1290 Echo Ave over Boone River carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is 1290 Echo Ave over Boone River?
The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns 1290 Echo Ave over Boone River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.