Birch ST over Goat Creek
FairPosted for loadCherokee County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000501250
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1974
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 501
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Birch ST over Goat Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Birch ST over Goat Creek in Cherokee 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 501 vehicles a day, projected to reach 501 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 15 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Birch ST over Goat Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.
What condition is Birch ST over Goat Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does Birch ST over Goat Creek carry?
About 501 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Birch ST over Goat Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Birch ST over Goat Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.