Local over Middle 102 River
PoorPosted for loadTaylor County, Iowa · 070341202 · Structure no. 000000000323771
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 1977
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 96 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Middle 102 River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Middle 102 River in Taylor County, Iowa. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 53 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 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Local over Middle 102 River built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.
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 June 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 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Middle 102 River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.