Grimes ST over Branch North River
PoorPosted for loadWarren County, Iowa · 076250705 · Structure no. 000000000334691
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Grimes ST over Branch North River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grimes ST over Branch North River in Warren County, Iowa. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 4 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Grimes ST over Branch North River built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is Grimes ST over Branch North 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Grimes ST over Branch North River carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Grimes ST over Branch North River?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Grimes ST over Branch North River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.