US Bridges

Loc 130th Ave over Dd #185

PoorPosted for load

Kossuth County, Iowa · 100280702 · Structure no. 000000000217450

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loc 130th Ave over Dd #185 is a steel truss - thru carrying Loc 130th Ave over Dd #185 in Kossuth County, Iowa. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 125 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2044. The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLoc 130th Ave
CrossesDd #185
Location100280702
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKossuth County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.49499, -94.20643
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating6 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2022)
Projected traffic5 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Loc 130th Ave over Dd #185 built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is Loc 130th Ave over Dd #185 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Loc 130th Ave over Dd #185 carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Loc 130th Ave over Dd #185?

The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Loc 130th Ave over Dd #185?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.