US Bridges

K42 Garfield Ave over Little Rock River

Good

Lyon County, Iowa · 098463602 · Structure no. 000000000228981

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
409 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,087
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

K42 Garfield Ave over Little Rock River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K42 Garfield Ave over Little Rock River in Lyon County, Iowa. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 1,087 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,087 by 2044. The structure is 409 ft (124.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesK42 Garfield Ave
CrossesLittle Rock River
Location098463602
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.26401, -96.23627
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length409 ft (124.7 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,087 (2022)
Projected traffic1,087 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was K42 Garfield Ave over Little Rock River built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is K42 Garfield Ave over Little Rock 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does K42 Garfield Ave over Little Rock River carry?

About 1,087 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is K42 Garfield Ave over Little Rock River?

The structure is 409 ft (124.7 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns K42 Garfield Ave over Little Rock River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.