Local over Br Blue Grass Creek
PoorPosted for loadAudubon County, Iowa · 079351008 · Structure no. 000000000067610
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 21
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Br Blue Grass Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Br Blue Grass Creek in Audubon County, Iowa. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 21 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123 mi (198 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Br Blue Grass Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over Br Blue Grass 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Local over Br Blue Grass Creek carry?
About 21 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Local over Br Blue Grass Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Br Blue Grass Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.