US Bridges

White RD over Dry CR

Fair

Linn County, Iowa · 084070203 · Structure no. 000000000221501

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
47 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

White RD over Dry CR is a wood or timber slab carrying White RD over Dry CR in Linn County, Iowa. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 26 ft wide.

CarriesWhite RD
CrossesDry CR
Location084070203
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.11642, -91.61928
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.3 US tons
Inventory rating63.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2021)
Projected traffic20 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was White RD over Dry CR built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is White RD over Dry CR 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does White RD over Dry CR carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is White RD over Dry CR?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns White RD over Dry CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.