A structurally deficient bridge is deteriorating and has cracks, or other flaws that can reduce its load-carrying capacity.

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Iowa now has the most structurally deficient bridges in the nation, according to a report from 2024. And one of those named in the report is the Centennial Bridge.

A report from the American Road and Transportation Builders Association shows Iowa has the worst bridges in the country. It says almost 15,000 bridges need repairs in the state. Bridges are kind ...

It found that immediate improvements are needed across the country to address deficient bridges and roads, high crash rates and inadequate connectivity. 21% of Iowa's rural bridges are found to be ...