Local over Drainage
PoorPosted for loadMadison County, Iowa · 077263103 · Structure no. 000000000234651
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 41 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Drainage is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Drainage in Madison County, Iowa. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 53 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 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 23 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 over Drainage built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Local 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 2024.
How much traffic does Local over Drainage carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Drainage?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Drainage?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.