US Bridges

Linden Ave over South Chariton

Good

Wayne County, Iowa · 069223401 · Structure no. 000000000340282

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2020
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Linden Ave over South Chariton is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Linden Ave over South Chariton in Wayne County, Iowa. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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.

It carries about 26 vehicles a day, roughly 58% of them trucks, projected to reach 26 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLinden Ave
CrossesSouth Chariton
Location069223401
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWayne County
StateIowa
Coordinates40.73884, -93.37251
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2020
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating80.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2022)
Projected traffic26 by 2043
Trucks58%
Lanes on structure21
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Linden Ave over South Chariton built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Linden Ave over South Chariton 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 2020.

How much traffic does Linden Ave over South Chariton carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 58% are trucks.

How long is Linden Ave over South Chariton?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Linden Ave over South Chariton?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.