Local over Small Stream
PoorPosted for loadBuchanan County, Iowa · 089082804 · Structure no. 000000000082770
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 78 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Small Stream is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Small Stream in Buchanan County, Iowa. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 74 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2044. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over Small Stream built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.
What condition is Local over Small Stream 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Local over Small Stream carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2013 count).
How long is Local over Small Stream?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Small Stream?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.