Local over Clear Creek
PoorPosted for loadAllamakee County, Iowa · 100051404 · Structure no. 000000000063170
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old, rebuilt 1962
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Clear Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Local over Clear Creek in Allamakee County, Iowa. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 110 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 4 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 other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2044. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 19 ft wide.
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Clear Creek built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.
What condition is Local over Clear Creek 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Local over Clear Creek carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Clear Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.