Loc Taylor Ave over Buffalo CR
PoorPosted for loadBuchanan County, Iowa · 090072902 · Structure no. 000000000083430
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 39 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Loc Taylor Ave over Buffalo CR is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Loc Taylor Ave over Buffalo CR in Buchanan County, Iowa. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 3 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 20 ft wide.
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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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Loc Taylor Ave over Buffalo CR built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is Loc Taylor Ave over Buffalo CR 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 Loc Taylor Ave over Buffalo CR carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Loc Taylor Ave over Buffalo CR?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Loc Taylor Ave over Buffalo CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.