US Bridges

Local (old Ia 2 over S Chariton River

Fair

Wayne County, Iowa · 069222801 · Structure no. 000000000364185

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local (old Ia 2 over S Chariton River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Local (old Ia 2 over S Chariton River in Wayne County, Iowa. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal (old Ia 2
CrossesS Chariton River
Location069222801
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWayne County
StateIowa
Coordinates40.75337, -93.38859
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2022)
Projected traffic90 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Local (old Ia 2 over S Chariton River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local (old Ia 2 over S Chariton River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2021.

How much traffic does Local (old Ia 2 over S Chariton River carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local (old Ia 2 over S Chariton River?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Local (old Ia 2 over S Chariton River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.