Local over Dd 81
GoodPalo Alto County, Iowa · 094312903 · Structure no. 000000000268721
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 248 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 72
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Dd 81 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Dd 81 in Palo Alto County, Iowa. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 72 vehicles a day, projected to reach 72 by 2044. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Local over Dd 81 built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over Dd 81 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Local over Dd 81 carry?
About 72 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Dd 81?
The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Dd 81?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.