Local RD over Br to Middle
PoorPosted for loadMadison County, Iowa · 075290704 · Structure no. 000000000233360
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 105 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local RD over Br to Middle is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local RD over Br to Middle in Madison County, Iowa. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 3 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Local RD over Br to Middle built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local RD over Br to Middle 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Local RD over Br to Middle carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local RD over Br to Middle?
The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Local RD over Br to Middle?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.