Local over Iowa River (south Fork)
PoorHardin County, Iowa · 087210201 · Structure no. 000000000175620
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 104 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 29
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Iowa River (south Fork) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Iowa River (south Fork) in Hardin County, Iowa. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 4 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.
It carries about 29 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 29 by 2043. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 22 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Iowa River (south Fork) built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over Iowa River (south Fork) 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Local over Iowa River (south Fork) carry?
About 29 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is Local over Iowa River (south Fork)?
The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Iowa River (south Fork)?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.