Local - 680th over Waterway
PoorCass County, Iowa · 074352804 · Structure no. 000000000097021
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local - 680th over Waterway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local - 680th over Waterway in Cass County, Iowa. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 5 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 5 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 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 Local - 680th over Waterway built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local - 680th over Waterway 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Local - 680th over Waterway carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.
How long is Local - 680th over Waterway?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Local - 680th over Waterway?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.