US Bridges

Local over Spring CR

Good

Buchanan County, Iowa · 088103201 · Structure no. 000000000082411

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over Spring CR is a steel other carrying Local over Spring CR in Buchanan County, Iowa. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2044. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal
CrossesSpring CR
Location088103201
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBuchanan County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.39918, -92.04436
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2022)
Projected traffic26 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local over Spring CR built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local over Spring CR 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Local over Spring CR carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local over Spring CR?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Local over Spring CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.