US Bridges

Local over East 102 River

PoorPosted for load

Taylor County, Iowa · 068330809 · Structure no. 000000000321775

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
178 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over East 102 River is a steel truss - thru carrying Local over East 102 River in Taylor County, Iowa. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 54 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLocal
CrossesEast 102 River
Location068330809
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates40.70369, -94.671
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating16.8 US tons
Inventory rating11.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic20 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Local over East 102 River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Local over East 102 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Local over East 102 River carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local over East 102 River?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Local over East 102 River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.