US Bridges

Halland Ave over Drainage

Fair

Montgomery County, Iowa · 071370302 · Structure no. 000000000011141

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
779
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Halland Ave over Drainage is a concrete continuous slab carrying Halland Ave over Drainage in Montgomery County, Iowa. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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.

It carries about 779 vehicles a day, projected to reach 779 by 2044. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesHalland Ave
CrossesDrainage
Location071370302
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateIowa
Coordinates40.97884, -95.09916
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic779 (2022)
Projected traffic779 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Halland Ave over Drainage built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Halland Ave over Drainage 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Halland Ave over Drainage carry?

About 779 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Halland Ave over Drainage?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Halland Ave over Drainage?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.