Loc Victory Ave over Upper Iowa
PoorClosed to trafficHoward County, Iowa · 100111016 · Structure no. 000000000183470
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 252 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 393
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Loc Victory Ave over Upper Iowa is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Loc Victory Ave over Upper Iowa in Howard County, Iowa. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 393 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 393 by 2042. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Loc Victory Ave over Upper Iowa built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Loc Victory Ave over Upper Iowa 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Loc Victory Ave over Upper Iowa carry?
About 393 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Loc Victory Ave over Upper Iowa?
The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Loc Victory Ave over Upper Iowa?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.