US Bridges

210th Ave over West Fork Grand River

FairPosted for load

Ringgold County, Iowa · 070300102 · Structure no. 000000000502200

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
67
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

210th Ave over West Fork Grand River is a concrete continuous slab carrying 210th Ave over West Fork Grand River in Ringgold County, Iowa. It was built in 1957, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 67 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 67 by 2043. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries210th Ave
CrossesWest Fork Grand River
Location070300102
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRinggold County
StateIowa
Coordinates40.89658, -94.26154
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating20.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67 (2022)
Projected traffic67 by 2043
Trucks19%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 210th Ave over West Fork Grand River built?

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

What condition is 210th Ave over West Fork Grand River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does 210th Ave over West Fork Grand River carry?

About 67 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is 210th Ave over West Fork Grand River?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns 210th Ave over West Fork Grand River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.