Local over Trib S Fork Eng River
PoorPosted for loadKeokuk County, Iowa · 077111403 · Structure no. 000000000212960
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 62 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 26
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Trib S Fork Eng River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Trib S Fork Eng River in Keokuk County, Iowa. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 74 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 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2044. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Trib S Fork Eng River built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is Local over Trib S Fork Eng 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 over Trib S Fork Eng River carry?
About 26 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Local over Trib S Fork Eng River?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Trib S Fork Eng River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.