Virginia ST over Little Rock River
FairLyon County, Iowa · 098440102 · Structure no. 000000000005530
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 153 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,167
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Virginia ST over Little Rock River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Virginia ST over Little Rock River in Lyon County, Iowa. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 76 years old, older 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 1,167 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,167 by 2044. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Virginia ST over Little Rock River built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is Virginia ST over Little Rock River 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Virginia ST over Little Rock River carry?
About 1,167 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Virginia ST over Little Rock River?
The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Virginia ST over Little Rock River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.