Page County Bridge Report Card
Page County scores 46 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Page County, Iowa
Page County has 191 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 56 rated poor and 7 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 29.3% is above the 18.6% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 6,676 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Page County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 46/100 (F). The county has 191 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 56 in poor condition and 7 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 6,676 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 29.3% | 40.0 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 8.9% of measured traffic | 6.6 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 3.7% | 7.3 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 48 years vs 48 nationally | 0.1 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 75,397 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 29.3% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 18.6% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 3.7% |
| Average Bridge Age | 48 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 6,676 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Page County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sycamore AVE over Stream | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 45 | 1961 |
| G Avenue over W Tarkio River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 20 | 1972 |
| S Avenue over Stream | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 20 | 1984 |
| 302nd Street over West Mill Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 15 | 1930 |
| 320th Street over Middle Tarkio Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 15 | 1953 |
| Ivy Avenue over Long Branch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 11 | 1955 |
| N 16th ST over Drainage | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,073 | 1900 |
| M-63 / O AVE over Snake Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 837 | 1962 |
| M-70/redwood over Neely Branch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 678 | 1962 |
| D Avenue over Nishnabotna River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 477 | 1949 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.