W Indiana Ave over Rio Grande Creek
PoorPosted for loadLyon County, Iowa · 098440209 · Structure no. 000000000005490
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 232
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
W Indiana Ave over Rio Grande Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Indiana Ave over Rio Grande Creek in Lyon County, Iowa. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 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 232 vehicles a day, projected to reach 232 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was W Indiana Ave over Rio Grande Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is W Indiana Ave over Rio Grande Creek 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 W Indiana Ave over Rio Grande Creek carry?
About 232 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is W Indiana Ave over Rio Grande Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns W Indiana Ave over Rio Grande Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.