Local over Blue Creek
GoodBenton County, Iowa · 086091305 · Structure no. 000000000073021
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 103 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 33
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Blue Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Blue Creek in Benton County, Iowa. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 33 vehicles a day, projected to reach 33 by 2044. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Blue Creek built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over Blue Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Local over Blue Creek carry?
About 33 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Blue Creek?
The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Blue Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.