Local over Beaver Creek
GoodDallas County, Iowa · 081272504 · Structure no. 000000000132481
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 182 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 41
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Beaver Creek in Dallas County, Iowa. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 41 by 2043. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over Beaver 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 November 2022.
How much traffic does Local over Beaver Creek carry?
About 41 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Local over Beaver Creek?
The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.