G Avenue over W Tarkio River
PoorPosted for loadPage County, Iowa · 069382002 · Structure no. 000000000267051
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 2021
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 128 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
G Avenue over W Tarkio River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying G Avenue over W Tarkio River in Page County, Iowa. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 53 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was G Avenue over W Tarkio River built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.
What condition is G Avenue over W 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does G Avenue over W Tarkio River carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is G Avenue over W Tarkio River?
The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns G Avenue over W Tarkio River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.