Bluff Road over Cooper Creek
PoorFremont County, Iowa · 068420708 · Structure no. 000000000159470
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 107 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 244
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bluff Road over Cooper Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bluff Road over Cooper 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 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.
It carries about 244 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 244 by 2043. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 22 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 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bluff Road over Cooper Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bluff Road over Cooper 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Bluff Road over Cooper Creek carry?
About 244 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Bluff Road over Cooper Creek?
The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Bluff Road over Cooper Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.