County Road over Mosquito Creek
PoorPosted for loadDallas County, Iowa · 080290502 · Structure no. 000000000132140
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 81 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 72
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road over Mosquito Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road over Mosquito Creek in Dallas County, Iowa. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 72 vehicles a day, projected to reach 72 by 2043. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road over Mosquito Creek built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road over 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does County Road over Mosquito Creek carry?
About 72 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is County Road over Mosquito Creek?
The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns County Road over Mosquito Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.