117th ST over Sand Creek
PoorPosted for loadDecatur County, Iowa · 070271706 · Structure no. 000000000139091
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 85 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
117th ST over Sand Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying 117th ST over Sand Creek in Decatur County, Iowa. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 125 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 11 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11 by 2043. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 117th ST over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is 117th ST over Sand 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 117th ST over Sand Creek carry?
About 11 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is 117th ST over Sand Creek?
The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns 117th ST over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.