US Bridges

Local over Mid Fk Grand River

Poor

Ringgold County, Iowa · 067302001 · Structure no. 000000000295381

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over Mid Fk Grand River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Mid Fk Grand River in Ringgold County, Iowa. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2043. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLocal
CrossesMid Fk Grand River
Location067302001
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates40.59577, -94.3224
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2022)
Projected traffic45 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$30,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local over Mid Fk Grand River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

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

About 45 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local over Mid Fk Grand River?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Local over Mid Fk Grand River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.