US Bridges

Local over Dd# 219

Fair

Wright County, Iowa · 092250601 · Structure no. 000000000358361

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over Dd# 219 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local over Dd# 219 in Wright County, Iowa. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 21 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21 by 2043. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLocal
CrossesDd# 219
Location092250601
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.81978, -93.84688
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2021)
Projected traffic21 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local over Dd# 219 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local over Dd# 219 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Local over Dd# 219 carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Local over Dd# 219?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Local over Dd# 219?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.