N 16th ST over Drainage
PoorPosted for loadPage County, Iowa · C70000575 · Structure no. 000000000002010
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 104 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,073
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
N 16th ST over Drainage is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N 16th ST over Drainage in Page County, Iowa. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 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 1,073 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,073 by 2044. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N 16th ST over Drainage built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is N 16th ST over 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does N 16th ST over Drainage carry?
About 1,073 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is N 16th ST over Drainage?
The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns N 16th ST over Drainage?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.