Local over Upper Iowa River
PoorPosted for loadWinneshiek County, Iowa · 099073607 · Structure no. 000000000348430
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1974
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 196 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 49
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Upper Iowa River is a steel truss - thru carrying Local over Upper Iowa River in Winneshiek County, Iowa. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 125 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 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2044. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 18 ft wide.
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over Upper Iowa River built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.
What condition is Local over Upper Iowa 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 2024.
How much traffic does Local over Upper Iowa River carry?
About 49 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Upper Iowa River?
The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Upper Iowa River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.