US Bridges

Local over W F 102 River

PoorClosed to traffic

Taylor County, Iowa · 070352601 · Structure no. 000000000324110

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2017
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over W F 102 River is a steel truss - thru carrying Local over W F 102 River in Taylor County, Iowa. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 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 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal
CrossesW F 102 River
Location070352601
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTaylor County
StateIowa
Coordinates40.84239, -94.83364
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
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Channel and channel protection0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Last inspectionJune 2017
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2022)
Projected traffic15 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
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 W F 102 River built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local over W F 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 2017.

How much traffic does Local over W F 102 River carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local over W F 102 River?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Local over W F 102 River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.