US Bridges

Local over Mccandless Cleghorn D D

PoorClosed to traffic

Monona County, Iowa · 083452802 · Structure no. 000000000250341

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2020
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over Mccandless Cleghorn D D is a steel culvert carrying Local over Mccandless Cleghorn D D in Monona County, Iowa. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 0 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 29 vehicles a day, projected to reach 29 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal
CrossesMccandless Cleghorn D D
Location083452802
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMonona County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.96841, -96.09847
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Last inspectionMay 2020
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29 (2022)
Projected traffic29 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Mccandless Cleghorn D D built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local over Mccandless Cleghorn D D 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 2020.

How much traffic does Local over Mccandless Cleghorn D D carry?

About 29 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local over Mccandless Cleghorn D D?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns Local over Mccandless Cleghorn D D?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.