Local over Middle River
PoorPosted for loadWarren County, Iowa · 077231204 · Structure no. 000000000335020
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1960
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 222 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 103
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Middle River is a steel truss - thru carrying Local over Middle River in Warren County, Iowa. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 85 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 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 103 vehicles a day, projected to reach 103 by 2044. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over Middle River built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.
What condition is Local over Middle 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 Local over Middle River carry?
About 103 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Middle River?
The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Middle River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.