US Bridges

Local over Br Prairie Ck

PoorPosted for load

Benton County, Iowa · 082111702 · Structure no. 000000000070510

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over Br Prairie Ck is a concrete channel beam carrying Local over Br Prairie Ck in Benton County, Iowa. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLocal
CrossesBr Prairie Ck
Location082111702
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.91288, -92.16196
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating14.3 US tons
Inventory rating9.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2021)
Projected traffic20 by 2044
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 Br Prairie Ck built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local over Br Prairie 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 2024.

How much traffic does Local over Br Prairie Ck carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Local over Br Prairie Ck?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local over Br Prairie Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.