Viking Av over Buck Creek
PoorBremer County, Iowa · 092113402 · Structure no. 000000000079440
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 156 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 854
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Viking Av over Buck Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Viking Av over Buck Creek in Bremer County, Iowa. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 67 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 854 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 854 by 2044. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Viking Av over Buck Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Viking Av over Buck Creek 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 Viking Av over Buck Creek carry?
About 854 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Viking Av over Buck Creek?
The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Viking Av over Buck Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.