US Bridges

110th Street over Middle Tarkio River

PoorPosted for load

Page County, Iowa · 070370701 · Structure no. 000000000267880

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
257 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

110th Street over Middle Tarkio River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 110th Street over Middle Tarkio River in Page County, Iowa. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 76 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2042. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries110th Street
CrossesMiddle Tarkio River
Location070370701
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates40.88642, -95.15039
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length257 ft (78.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2022)
Projected traffic60 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 110th Street over Middle Tarkio River built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is 110th Street over Middle 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 2022.

How much traffic does 110th Street over Middle Tarkio River carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 110th Street over Middle Tarkio River?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns 110th Street over Middle Tarkio River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.