Local over Shanghar Creek
GoodAdair County, Iowa · 074322702 · Structure no. 000000000055151
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Shanghar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Shanghar Creek in Adair County, Iowa. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over Shanghar Creek built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over Shanghar Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Local over Shanghar Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Local over Shanghar Creek?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Shanghar Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.