US Bridges

K60(INDIAN Ave) over Little Rock River

PoorClosed to traffic

Lyon County, Iowa · 098440702 · Structure no. 000000000228300

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
206 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

K60(INDIAN Ave) over Little Rock River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K60(INDIAN Ave) over Little Rock River in Lyon County, Iowa. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 65 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 0 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 230 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2043. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesK60(INDIAN Ave)
CrossesLittle Rock River
Location098440702
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.32509, -96.09705
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Channel and channel protection2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length206 ft (62.8 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2022)
Projected traffic230 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 K60(INDIAN Ave) over Little Rock River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is K60(INDIAN Ave) over Little Rock 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does K60(INDIAN Ave) over Little Rock River carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is K60(INDIAN Ave) over Little Rock River?

The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns K60(INDIAN Ave) over Little Rock River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.