US Bridges

310th Street over Tarkio River

Fair

Page County, Iowa · 067382901 · Structure no. 000000000039050

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
229 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

310th Street over Tarkio River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 310th Street over Tarkio River in Page County, Iowa. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2042. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries310th Street
CrossesTarkio River
Location067382901
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates40.59603, -95.22656
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.8 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2022)
Projected traffic210 by 2042
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 310th Street over Tarkio River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is 310th Street over Tarkio River 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does 310th Street over Tarkio River carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is 310th Street over Tarkio River?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 310th Street over Tarkio River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.