Local over Prairie Ck
PoorPosted for loadBenton County, Iowa · 086091801 · Structure no. 000000000073030
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 37 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Prairie Ck is a wood or timber slab carrying Local over Prairie Ck in Benton County, Iowa. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Prairie Ck built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over 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 Prairie Ck carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Local over Prairie Ck?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Prairie Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.