Local Road over Iowa River
PoorPosted for loadWright County, Iowa · 092242303 · Structure no. 000000000358290
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 91 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 21
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local Road over Iowa River is a steel truss - thru carrying Local Road over Iowa River in Wright County, Iowa. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 3 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 21 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21 by 2044. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local Road over Iowa River built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local Road over 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 Road over Iowa River carry?
About 21 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Local Road over Iowa River?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Local Road over Iowa River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.