US Bridges

Freedom ST over Br W Long CR

Good

Clarke County, Iowa · 071270801 · Structure no. 000000000114141

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Slab
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Freedom ST over Br W Long CR is a steel slab carrying Freedom ST over Br W Long CR in Clarke County, Iowa. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFreedom ST
CrossesBr W Long CR
Location071270801
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClarke County
StateIowa
Coordinates40.96949, -93.99522
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.3 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic20 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Freedom ST over Br W Long CR built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Freedom ST over Br W Long CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2022.

How much traffic does Freedom ST over Br W Long CR carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Freedom ST over Br W Long CR?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Freedom ST over Br W Long CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.