US Bridges

Lcl-Applewood over Stream

FairPosted for load

Mills County, Iowa · 073420301 · Structure no. 000000000246950

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lcl-Applewood over Stream is a steel truss - thru carrying Lcl-Applewood over Stream in Mills County, Iowa. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 95 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 26 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 26 by 2043. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLcl-Applewood
CrossesStream
Location073420301
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMills County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.16007, -95.66689
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2022)
Projected traffic26 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lcl-Applewood over Stream built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is Lcl-Applewood over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Lcl-Applewood over Stream carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Lcl-Applewood over Stream?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Lcl-Applewood over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.