Local over Big Marsh
GoodButler County, Iowa · 091172701 · Structure no. 000000000087961
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 41
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Big Marsh is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Local over Big Marsh in Butler County, Iowa. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 41 vehicles a day, projected to reach 41 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over Big Marsh built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over Big Marsh 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Local over Big Marsh carry?
About 41 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Big Marsh?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Big Marsh?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.