185 Street over Possum Creek
PoorFremont County, Iowa · 069421805 · Structure no. 000000000160350
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 26
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
185 Street over Possum Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 185 Street over Possum Creek in Fremont County, Iowa. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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.
It carries about 26 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 26 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 22 ft wide.
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 185 Street over Possum Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is 185 Street over Possum 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 185 Street over Possum Creek carry?
About 26 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is 185 Street over Possum Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns 185 Street over Possum Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.