260th Street over Tarkio River
PoorPage County, Iowa · 068383203 · Structure no. 000000000265930
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 253 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
260th Street over Tarkio River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 260th Street over Tarkio River in Page 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 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.
It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2042. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 260th Street over Tarkio River built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is 260th Street over Tarkio River 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 October 2022.
How much traffic does 260th Street over Tarkio River carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is 260th Street over Tarkio River?
The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns 260th Street over Tarkio River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.