Local over Long Branch
PoorPosted for loadAppanoose County, Iowa · 067160906 · Structure no. 000000000063500
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 71 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 26
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Long Branch is a steel truss - thru carrying Local over Long Branch in Appanoose County, Iowa. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 125 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 3 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 load restriction.
It carries about 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2043. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Long Branch built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Local over Long Branch 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Local over Long Branch carry?
About 26 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Long Branch?
The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Long Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.