Adams-Taylor ST over W Branch 102 River
PoorClosed to trafficTaylor County, Iowa · 070330601 · Structure no. 000000000323430
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2019
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Adams-Taylor ST over W Branch 102 River is a steel truss - thru carrying Adams-Taylor ST over W Branch 102 River in Taylor County, Iowa. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 0 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Adams-Taylor ST over W Branch 102 River built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is Adams-Taylor ST over W Branch 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 March 2019.
How much traffic does Adams-Taylor ST over W Branch 102 River carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Adams-Taylor ST over W Branch 102 River?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Adams-Taylor ST over W Branch 102 River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.