Local over Granger Creek
PoorClosed to trafficDubuque County, Iowa · 088E30611 · Structure no. 000000000146530
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 127 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 45
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Granger Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Granger Creek in Dubuque County, Iowa. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 2 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2044. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 22 ft wide.
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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 | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over Granger Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over Granger 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Local over Granger Creek carry?
About 45 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Local over Granger Creek?
The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Granger Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.