2740 Urban Ave over Dd #13
PoorPosted for loadHancock County, Iowa · 096230404 · Structure no. 000000000173710
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 61 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
2740 Urban Ave over Dd #13 is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 2740 Urban Ave over Dd #13 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2044. 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 | 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 2740 Urban Ave over Dd #13 built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is 2740 Urban Ave over Dd #13 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 2740 Urban Ave over Dd #13 carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is 2740 Urban Ave over Dd #13?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns 2740 Urban Ave over Dd #13?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.