Medford Ave over Willow River
PoorPosted for loadHarrison County, Iowa · 079432102 · Structure no. 000000000178170
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 191 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 89
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Medford Ave over Willow River is a steel truss - thru carrying Medford Ave over Willow River in Harrison County, Iowa. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 89 vehicles a day, projected to reach 89 by 2043. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Medford Ave over Willow River built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.
What condition is Medford Ave 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 December 2022.
How much traffic does Medford Ave over Willow River carry?
About 89 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Medford Ave over Willow River?
The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 189 ft (57.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Medford Ave over Willow River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.