Local Union Ave over Dry Creek
GoodBuchanan County, Iowa · 087073204 · Structure no. 000000000080971
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 113 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 98
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local Union Ave over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local Union Ave over Dry Creek in Buchanan County, Iowa. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 98 vehicles a day, projected to reach 98 by 2043. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local Union Ave over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local Union Ave over Dry 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Local Union Ave over Dry Creek carry?
About 98 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local Union Ave over Dry Creek?
The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Local Union Ave over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.