Local Road over Turkey River
PoorClosed to trafficWinneshiek County, Iowa · 098102705 · Structure no. 000000000348170
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2022
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 111 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 33
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local Road over Turkey River is a steel truss - thru carrying Local Road over Turkey River in Winneshiek County, Iowa. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 2 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 33 vehicles a day, projected to reach 33 by 2043. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local Road over Turkey River built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local Road over Turkey 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 March 2022.
How much traffic does Local Road over Turkey River carry?
About 33 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local Road over Turkey River?
The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Local Road over Turkey River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.