Loc 490th ST over W Br Blue Earth River
PoorPosted for loadKossuth County, Iowa · 100282101 · Structure no. 000000000217491
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 62 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Loc 490th ST over W Br Blue Earth River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Loc 490th ST over W Br Blue Earth River in Kossuth County, Iowa. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2043. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Loc 490th ST over W Br Blue Earth River built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Loc 490th ST over W Br Blue Earth 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Loc 490th ST over W Br Blue Earth River carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Loc 490th ST over W Br Blue Earth River?
The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Loc 490th ST over W Br Blue Earth River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.