US Bridges

Brooklyn DR over Hunter Branch Creek

PoorPosted for load

Fremont County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000006215

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel Continuous
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brooklyn DR over Hunter Branch Creek is a steel continuous truss - thru carrying Brooklyn DR over Hunter Branch Creek in Fremont County, Iowa. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2043. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 17 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBrooklyn DR
CrossesHunter Branch Creek
Location000000000
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFremont County
StateIowa
Coordinates40.87902, -95.43139
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating10.8 US tons
Inventory rating6.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2021)
Projected traffic40 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$330,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brooklyn DR over Hunter Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brooklyn DR over Hunter Branch 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 2023.

How much traffic does Brooklyn DR over Hunter Branch Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Brooklyn DR over Hunter Branch Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Brooklyn DR over Hunter Branch Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.