Local over Blue Grass
FairAudubon County, Iowa · 079350303 · Structure no. 000000000067560
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 88 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Blue Grass is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Blue Grass in Audubon County, Iowa. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 91 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 21 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21 by 2044. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 19 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over Blue Grass built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is Local over Blue Grass in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Local over Blue Grass carry?
About 21 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Blue Grass?
The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Blue Grass?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.