Local Road over Minor Drainage
PoorPosted for loadMontgomery County, Iowa · 072393301 · Structure no. 000000000255931
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 118 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 61
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local Road over Minor Drainage is a steel truss - thru carrying Local Road over Minor Drainage in Montgomery County, Iowa. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 61 vehicles a day, projected to reach 61 by 2044. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local Road over Minor Drainage built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is Local Road over Minor Drainage 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 Road over Minor Drainage carry?
About 61 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Local Road over Minor Drainage?
The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Local Road over Minor Drainage?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.