Local over Platte River
PoorPosted for loadRinggold County, Iowa · 069313401 · Structure no. 000000000297630
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 179 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 29
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Platte River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Platte River in Ringgold County, Iowa. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 29 vehicles a day, projected to reach 29 by 2043. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Platte River built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over Platte 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 2022.
How much traffic does Local over Platte River carry?
About 29 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Platte River?
The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Platte River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.