Local - Wichita over Seven Mile Creek
PoorPosted for loadCass County, Iowa · 074362901 · Structure no. 000000000097331
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 110 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local - Wichita over Seven Mile Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Local - Wichita over Seven Mile Creek in Cass County, Iowa. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 11 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11 by 2044. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local - Wichita over Seven Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local - Wichita over Seven 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 Seven Mile Creek carry?
About 11 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local - Wichita over Seven Mile Creek?
The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Local - Wichita over Seven Mile Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.