Central Ave N over Shellrock River
PoorWorth County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000054180
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 124 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,868
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Central Ave N over Shellrock River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Central Ave N over Shellrock River in Worth County, Iowa. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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.
It carries about 1,868 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,868 by 2043. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Central Ave N over Shellrock River built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Central Ave N over Shellrock 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Central Ave N over Shellrock River carry?
About 1,868 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is Central Ave N over Shellrock River?
The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Central Ave N over Shellrock River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.