140th Street over Middle Tarkio River
FairPage County, Iowa · 070382501 · Structure no. 000000000268301
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 230 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 687
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
140th Street over Middle Tarkio River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 140th 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 687 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 687 by 2042. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 140th Street over Middle Tarkio River built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is 140th Street over Middle Tarkio River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2022.
How much traffic does 140th Street over Middle Tarkio River carry?
About 687 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is 140th Street over Middle Tarkio River?
The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns 140th Street over Middle Tarkio River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.