Local over Trib of Dickenson Branch
PoorPosted for loadDecatur County, Iowa · 067261005 · Structure no. 000000000136430
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 80 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 46
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Trib of Dickenson Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Trib of Dickenson Branch in Decatur County, Iowa. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 46 vehicles a day, projected to reach 46 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 20 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over Trib of Dickenson Branch built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over Trib of Dickenson Branch 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 Local over Trib of Dickenson Branch carry?
About 46 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Trib of Dickenson Branch?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Trib of Dickenson Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.