Local over Br Minerva CR
PoorPosted for loadMarshall County, Iowa · 085200502 · Structure no. 000000000244400
- Built
- 1919
- 106 years old, rebuilt 1955
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 102 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Br Minerva CR is a steel truss - thru carrying Local over Br Minerva CR in Marshall County, Iowa. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 106 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 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 | 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Br Minerva CR built?
It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.
What condition is Local over Br Minerva CR 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Local over Br Minerva CR carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Br Minerva CR?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Br Minerva CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.