Local 280 Ave over Plum Creek
FairDelaware County, Iowa · 089033002 · Structure no. 000000000141461
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 39
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local 280 Ave over Plum Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Local 280 Ave over Plum Creek in Delaware County, Iowa. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 39 vehicles a day, projected to reach 39 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 280 Ave over Plum Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local 280 Ave over Plum Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Local 280 Ave over Plum Creek carry?
About 39 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local 280 Ave over Plum Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Local 280 Ave over Plum Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.