US Bridges

Local over Caleb River

GoodPosted for load

Wayne County, Iowa · 067230604 · Structure no. 000000000338711

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over Caleb River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Caleb River in Wayne County, Iowa. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesLocal
CrossesCaleb River
Location067230604
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates40.62749, -93.54727
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2022)
Projected traffic45 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local over Caleb River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local over Caleb 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Local over Caleb River carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local over Caleb River?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Local over Caleb River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.