US Bridges

Local over Middle 102 River

PoorPosted for load

Taylor County, Iowa · 069342704 · Structure no. 000000000322931

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over Middle 102 River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Middle 102 River in Taylor County, Iowa. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 76 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 3 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 11 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11 by 2044. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLocal
CrossesMiddle 102 River
Location069342704
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates40.74238, -94.75704
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
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.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating4.7 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11 (2021)
Projected traffic11 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 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 Middle 102 River built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Local over Middle 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 Middle 102 River carry?

About 11 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Local over Middle 102 River?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Local over Middle 102 River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.