Local over Steel Creek
PoorPosted for loadDecatur County, Iowa · 068242303 · Structure no. 000000000136911
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 135 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Steel Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Local over Steel Creek in Decatur County, Iowa. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 98 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 11 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 11 by 2043. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 21 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Steel Creek built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Local over Steel 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Local over Steel Creek carry?
About 11 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is Local over Steel Creek?
The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Steel Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.