Union ST over Railroad Creek
PoorPosted for loadCherokee County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000001990
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 803
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Union ST over Railroad Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Union ST over Railroad Creek in Cherokee 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 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 803 vehicles a day, projected to reach 803 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Union ST over Railroad Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.
What condition is Union ST over Railroad 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Union ST over Railroad Creek carry?
About 803 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Union ST over Railroad Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Union ST over Railroad Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.