Fir over Beaver Dam Creek
PoorCerro Gordo County, Iowa · 095221204 · Structure no. 000000000105990
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fir over Beaver Dam Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fir over Beaver Dam Creek in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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.
It carries about 21 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fir over Beaver Dam Creek built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fir over Beaver Dam 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 Fir over Beaver Dam Creek carry?
About 21 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Fir over Beaver Dam Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Fir over Beaver Dam Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.