Local over Elk Creek
GoodCrawford County, Iowa · 082372802 · Structure no. 000000000126271
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 80 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 41
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Elk Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Elk Creek in Crawford County, Iowa. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 41 vehicles a day, projected to reach 41 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over Elk Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over Elk Creek 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Local over Elk Creek carry?
About 41 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Elk Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Elk Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.