US Bridges

Kirkwood ST over Br Middle River

Good

Warren County, Iowa · 076253303 · Structure no. 000000000334831

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kirkwood ST over Br Middle River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Kirkwood ST over Br Middle River in Warren County, Iowa. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2043. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesKirkwood ST
CrossesBr Middle River
Location076253303
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.34466, -93.74703
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2022)
Projected traffic45 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kirkwood ST over Br Middle River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kirkwood ST over Br Middle River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2021.

How much traffic does Kirkwood ST over Br Middle River carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Kirkwood ST over Br Middle River?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Kirkwood ST over Br Middle River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.