1940 Deer Ave over Boone River
PoorPosted for loadHancock County, Iowa · 095261502 · Structure no. 000000000173600
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 58 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 26
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
1940 Deer Ave over Boone River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 1940 Deer Ave over Boone River in Hancock County, Iowa. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 26 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 26 by 2044. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 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 | 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 1940 Deer Ave over Boone River built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is 1940 Deer 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 1940 Deer Ave over Boone River carry?
About 26 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is 1940 Deer Ave over Boone River?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns 1940 Deer Ave over Boone River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.