Local - 700th over Trib Troublesome Creek
PoorPosted for loadCass County, Iowa · 077351402 · Structure no. 000000000100721
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 105 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local - 700th over Trib Troublesome Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Local - 700th over Trib Troublesome Creek in Cass County, Iowa. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 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 11 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11 by 2044. The structure is 105 ft (32 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 - 700th over Trib Troublesome Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local - 700th over Trib Troublesome 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 - 700th over Trib Troublesome Creek carry?
About 11 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local - 700th over Trib Troublesome Creek?
The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Local - 700th over Trib Troublesome Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.