Local RD over South Fork English River
PoorPosted for loadKeokuk County, Iowa · 077101106 · Structure no. 000000000212710
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 120 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 31
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local RD over South Fork English River is a steel truss - thru carrying Local RD over South Fork English River in Keokuk County, Iowa. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 31 vehicles a day, projected to reach 31 by 2044. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 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 Local RD over South Fork English River built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local RD over South Fork English 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Local RD over South Fork English River carry?
About 31 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Local RD over South Fork English River?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Local RD over South Fork English River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.