Local over S Fork English River
PoorPosted for loadKeokuk County, Iowa · 077122402 · Structure no. 000000000213220
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 153 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 34
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over S Fork English River is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over S Fork English River in Keokuk County, Iowa. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 34 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2044. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 S Fork English River built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over S 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 over S Fork English River carry?
About 34 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over S Fork English River?
The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Local over S Fork English River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.