US Bridges

320th Street over Tarkio River

Good

Page County, Iowa · 067383201 · Structure no. 000000000264831

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
246 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

320th Street over Tarkio River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 320th Street over Tarkio River in Page County, Iowa. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 29 vehicles a day, projected to reach 29 by 2042. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries320th Street
CrossesTarkio River
Location067383201
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates40.58149, -95.23269
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29 (2022)
Projected traffic29 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 320th Street over Tarkio River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is 320th Street over Tarkio River 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does 320th Street over Tarkio River carry?

About 29 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 320th Street over Tarkio River?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 320th Street over Tarkio River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.