295 Avenue over Slippery Elm Hollow
PoorPosted for loadFremont County, Iowa · 068421404 · Structure no. 000000000159500
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 21
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
295 Avenue over Slippery Elm Hollow is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 295 Avenue over Slippery Elm Hollow in Fremont County, Iowa. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 4 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 21 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 20 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 295 Avenue over Slippery Elm Hollow built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is 295 Avenue over Slippery Elm Hollow 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 295 Avenue over Slippery Elm Hollow carry?
About 21 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is 295 Avenue over Slippery Elm Hollow?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns 295 Avenue over Slippery Elm Hollow?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.