Local over South Fork Iowa River
PoorHardin County, Iowa · 088212906 · Structure no. 000000000176310
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 85 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 39
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over South Fork Iowa River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over South Fork Iowa River in Hardin County, Iowa. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 39 vehicles a day, projected to reach 39 by 2043. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 South Fork Iowa River built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over South Fork Iowa 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Local over South Fork Iowa River carry?
About 39 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over South Fork Iowa River?
The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Local over South Fork Iowa River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.