Loc Canal ST over Willow River
PoorPosted for loadHarrison County, Iowa · 078442103 · Structure no. 000000000177720
- Built
- 1916
- 109 years old, rebuilt 1967
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 110 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Loc Canal ST over Willow River is a steel truss - thru carrying Loc Canal ST over Willow River in Harrison County, Iowa. It was built in 1916 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 109 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 2 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2044. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 18 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| 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 Loc Canal ST over Willow River built?
It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.
What condition is Loc Canal ST over Willow 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Loc Canal ST over Willow River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Loc Canal ST over Willow River?
The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Loc Canal ST over Willow River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.