Local over Drainage
PoorPosted for loadAudubon County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000000780
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 50 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 226
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Drainage is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Drainage in Audubon County, Iowa. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 80 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 load restriction.
It carries about 226 vehicles a day, projected to reach 226 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Drainage built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is Local over Drainage 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 Drainage carry?
About 226 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Drainage?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Drainage?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.