J Avenue over West Tarkio River
PoorPosted for loadPage County, Iowa · 070382205 · Structure no. 000000000268270
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 131 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
J Avenue over West Tarkio River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying J Avenue over West 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2042. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 22 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was J Avenue over West Tarkio River built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is J Avenue over West 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 J Avenue over West Tarkio River carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is J Avenue over West Tarkio River?
The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns J Avenue over West Tarkio River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.