Local RD over N Br North River
PoorPosted for loadMadison County, Iowa · 077282204 · Structure no. 000000000235011
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old, rebuilt 1974
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 125 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local RD over N Br North River is a steel truss - thru carrying Local RD over N Br North River in Madison County, Iowa. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 110 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 N Br North River built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.
What condition is Local RD over N Br North River 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 N Br North River carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local RD over N Br North River?
The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Local RD over N Br North River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.