Local - Wichita over Three Mile Creek
PoorPosted for loadCass County, Iowa · 074362603 · Structure no. 000000000097310
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local - Wichita over Three Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Local - Wichita over Three Mile Creek in Cass County, Iowa. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 53 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Local - Wichita over Three Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is Local - Wichita over Three Mile Creek 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Local - Wichita over Three Mile Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local - Wichita over Three Mile Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Local - Wichita over Three Mile Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.