Local over Iowa River
PoorPosted for loadWright County, Iowa · 093230603 · Structure no. 000000000358665
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 132 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 42
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Iowa River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Iowa River in Wright County, Iowa. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 42 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2044. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 26 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over Iowa River built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local 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 over Iowa River carry?
About 42 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is Local over Iowa River?
The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Iowa River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.