US Bridges

Local over E Fk Grand River

PoorPosted for load

Ringgold County, Iowa · 067292003 · Structure no. 000000000295150

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
102 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over E Fk Grand River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over E Fk Grand River in Ringgold County, Iowa. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 68 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 11 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11 by 2043. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesLocal
CrossesE Fk Grand River
Location067292003
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates40.59562, -94.21318
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25.2 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11 (2022)
Projected traffic11 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$30,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local over E Fk Grand River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Local over E 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 Local over E Fk Grand River carry?

About 11 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local over E Fk Grand River?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Local over E Fk Grand River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.