Local RD over Drainage
PoorPosted for loadMadison County, Iowa · 075292305 · Structure no. 000000000233490
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local RD over Drainage is a steel truss - thru carrying Local RD over Drainage in Madison County, Iowa. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 125 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2043. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Local RD over Drainage built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Local RD over Drainage 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 2023.
How much traffic does Local RD over Drainage carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local RD over Drainage?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Local RD over Drainage?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.