US Bridges

Local(whiting) over Mccandless Cleghorn

Good

Monona County, Iowa · 084460201 · Structure no. 000000000251001

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
763
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local(whiting) over Mccandless Cleghorn is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local(whiting) over Mccandless Cleghorn 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 763 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 763 by 2044. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesLocal(whiting)
CrossesMccandless Cleghorn
Location084460201
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.12751, -96.15932
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.6 US tons
Inventory rating58.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic763 (2022)
Projected traffic763 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local(whiting) over Mccandless Cleghorn built?

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

What condition is Local(whiting) over Mccandless Cleghorn in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Local(whiting) over Mccandless Cleghorn carry?

About 763 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Local(whiting) over Mccandless Cleghorn?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Local(whiting) over Mccandless Cleghorn?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.