US Bridges

Local RD over Middle River

Good

Madison County, Iowa · 076293104 · Structure no. 000000000234521

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local RD over Middle River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local RD over Middle River in Madison County, Iowa. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2043. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesLocal RD
CrossesMiddle River
Location076293104
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.33379, -94.2389
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2022)
Projected traffic40 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Local RD over Middle River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local RD over Middle 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does Local RD over Middle River carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local RD over Middle River?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Local RD over Middle River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.