HWY 66 over W.Fk Grand River
PoorPosted for loadRinggold County, Iowa · 069300506 · Structure no. 000000000046520
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 214 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 737
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY 66 over W.Fk Grand River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY 66 over W.Fk Grand River in Ringgold County, Iowa. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 3 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 737 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 737 by 2043. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY 66 over W.Fk Grand River built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY 66 over W.Fk Grand 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does HWY 66 over W.Fk Grand River carry?
About 737 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is HWY 66 over W.Fk Grand River?
The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns HWY 66 over W.Fk Grand River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.