US Bridges

Local over Trib to Maple River

PoorClosed to traffic

Monona County, Iowa · 083440102 · Structure no. 000000000250110

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
76 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over Trib to Maple River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Trib to Maple River in Monona County, Iowa. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 2 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2044. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLocal
CrossesTrib to Maple River
Location083440102
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.02975, -95.92441
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2022)
Projected traffic5 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local over Trib to Maple River built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local over Trib to Maple 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Local over Trib to Maple River carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local over Trib to Maple River?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Local over Trib to Maple River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.