E 5th Street over Overflow Iowa River
PoorPosted for loadTama County, Iowa · 082150303 · Structure no. 000000000364825
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 320
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Local
- Local Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
E 5th Street over Overflow Iowa River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E 5th Street over Overflow Iowa River in Tama County, Iowa. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 E 5th Street over Overflow Iowa River built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.
What condition is E 5th Street over Overflow Iowa 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does E 5th Street over Overflow Iowa River carry?
About 320 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is E 5th Street over Overflow Iowa River?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns E 5th Street over Overflow Iowa River?
It is owned by the Local Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.