US Bridges

Local Road over Branch Iowa River

Good

Wright County, Iowa · 092233303 · Structure no. 000000000358191

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
42
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Road over Branch Iowa River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local Road over Branch Iowa River in Wright County, Iowa. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 42 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2043. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLocal Road
CrossesBranch Iowa River
Location092233303
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.74221, -93.56604
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42 (2021)
Projected traffic42 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Road over Branch Iowa River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Road over Branch Iowa River 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Local Road over Branch Iowa River carry?

About 42 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Local Road over Branch Iowa River?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Local Road over Branch Iowa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.