Local over Beaver Creek
FairBoone County, Iowa · 084283201 · Structure no. 000000000078080
- Built
- 1916
- 109 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Arch - Thru
- Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Beaver Creek is a concrete arch - thru carrying Local over Beaver Creek in Boone County, Iowa. It was built in 1916 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 109 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is Local over Beaver Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Local over Beaver Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Beaver Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.