Local/Buck Crk over East Nishnabotna River
PoorClosed to trafficCass County, Iowa · 077363206 · Structure no. 000000000101120
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 201 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 123
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local/Buck Crk over East Nishnabotna River is a steel truss - thru carrying Local/Buck Crk over East Nishnabotna River in Cass County, Iowa. It was built in 1900, 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 0 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 123 vehicles a day, projected to reach 123 by 2044. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 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 | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| 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/Buck Crk over East Nishnabotna River built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local/Buck Crk over East Nishnabotna River 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/Buck Crk over East Nishnabotna River carry?
About 123 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local/Buck Crk over East Nishnabotna River?
The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Local/Buck Crk over East Nishnabotna River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.