US Bridges

160th Street over Middle Tarkio River

Good

Page County, Iowa · 069380201 · Structure no. 000000000266895

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
217 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

160th Street over Middle Tarkio River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 160th Street over Middle Tarkio River in Page County, Iowa. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 7 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 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries160th Street
CrossesMiddle Tarkio River
Location069380201
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates40.81411, -95.17949
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating80.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 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 closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 160th Street over Middle Tarkio River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is 160th Street over Middle 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does 160th Street over Middle Tarkio River carry?

About 29 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 160th Street over Middle Tarkio River?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 160th Street over Middle Tarkio River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.