US Bridges

Local over East 102 River

Fair

Taylor County, Iowa · 068342611 · Structure no. 000000000322046

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
488
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over East 102 River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over East 102 River in Taylor County, Iowa. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 488 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 488 by 2044. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLocal
CrossesEast 102 River
Location068342611
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates40.66931, -94.70983
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic488 (2022)
Projected traffic488 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local over East 102 River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local over East 102 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Local over East 102 River carry?

About 488 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Local over East 102 River?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Local over East 102 River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.