US Bridges

Local over Weasel Ck

Poor

Benton County, Iowa · 082100701 · Structure no. 000000000070180

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
28
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over Weasel Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Local over Weasel Ck in Benton County, Iowa. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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.

It carries about 28 vehicles a day, projected to reach 28 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal
CrossesWeasel Ck
Location082100701
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBenton County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.93513, -92.06322
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.4 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28 (2021)
Projected traffic28 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local over Weasel Ck built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local over Weasel Ck 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 2023.

How much traffic does Local over Weasel Ck carry?

About 28 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Local over Weasel Ck?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Local over Weasel Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.