Lcl-Merrill RD over Drainage
PoorMills County, Iowa · 071410104 · Structure no. 000000000244910
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lcl-Merrill RD over Drainage is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Lcl-Merrill RD over Drainage in Mills County, Iowa. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 20 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lcl-Merrill RD over Drainage built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lcl-Merrill 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Lcl-Merrill RD over Drainage carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Lcl-Merrill RD over Drainage?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Lcl-Merrill RD over Drainage?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.