Loc 470th ST over Middle Branch Blue Earth
FairPosted for loadKossuth County, Iowa · 100273101 · Structure no. 000000000217441
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Loc 470th ST over Middle Branch Blue Earth is a concrete continuous slab carrying Loc 470th ST over Middle Branch Blue Earth in Kossuth County, Iowa. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 26 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Loc 470th ST over Middle Branch Blue Earth built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Loc 470th ST over Middle Branch Blue Earth in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does Loc 470th ST over Middle Branch Blue Earth carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Loc 470th ST over Middle Branch Blue Earth?
The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Loc 470th ST over Middle Branch Blue Earth?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.