Local - Chicago over Buck Creek
PoorPosted for loadCass County, Iowa · 077361801 · Structure no. 000000000101021
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1974
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 128 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local - Chicago over Buck Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Local - Chicago over Buck Creek in Cass County, Iowa. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 125 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, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 17 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 - Chicago over Buck Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.
What condition is Local - Chicago over Buck 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Local - Chicago over Buck Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Local - Chicago over Buck Creek?
The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Local - Chicago over Buck Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.