County Road over Branch Mosquito Creek
PoorDallas County, Iowa · 079290803 · Structure no. 000000000131820
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 21
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road over Branch Mosquito Creek is a concrete slab carrying County Road over Branch Mosquito Creek in Dallas County, Iowa. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 99 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 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road over Branch Mosquito Creek built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is County Road over Branch Mosquito 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does County Road over Branch Mosquito Creek carry?
About 21 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is County Road over Branch Mosquito Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns County Road over Branch Mosquito Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.