Main St over Iowa River
Hardin County, Iowa · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Main St over Iowa River in Hardin County, Iowa, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 9 (excellent condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 1,858 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2022).
- Its listed owner is a city or municipal highway agency.
- It is one of 87 of the 241 inventoried bridges in Hardin County rated good (36.1%); 69 (28.6%) are rated poor.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 | Excellent condition |
| Superstructure | 9 | Excellent condition |
| Substructure | 9 | Excellent condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous concrete slab |
| Length | about 167 ft |
| Location | 089211800 |
| NBI structure number | 000000000000111 |
| Condition class | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Iowa department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Hardin County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 20 over Drainage | 2003 | 9,800 | Good |
| US 20 over Drainage | 2003 | 9,200 | Good |
| US 20 over Iowa River | 2003 | 9,200 | Good |
| US 65 over Iowa River | 2011 | 7,800 | Good |
| Washington St over Iowa River | 1934 | 6,251 | Fair |
| US 65 over Beaver Creek | 1976 | 5,300 | Good |
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