US Bridges

Local over Chariton River

Good

Lucas County, Iowa · 071210803 · Structure no. 000000000225371

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
73
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over Chariton River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local over Chariton River in Lucas County, Iowa. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 73 vehicles a day, projected to reach 73 by 2044. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLocal
CrossesChariton River
Location071210803
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates40.97028, -93.29093
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic73 (2022)
Projected traffic73 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local over Chariton River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local over Chariton River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Local over Chariton River carry?

About 73 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local over Chariton River?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Local over Chariton River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.