Local over Br Middle Fork English R
PoorPosted for loadIowa County, Iowa · 078121306 · Structure no. 000000000188710
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Br Middle Fork English R is a steel truss - thru carrying Local over Br Middle Fork English R in Iowa County, Iowa. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 11 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11 by 2044. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over Br Middle Fork English R built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over Br Middle Fork English R 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Local over Br Middle Fork English R carry?
About 11 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Br Middle Fork English R?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Br Middle Fork English R?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.