Western Avenue over Plum Creek
PoorFremont County, Iowa · 069430506 · Structure no. 000000000160500
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 207 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 51
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Western Avenue over Plum Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Western Avenue over Plum 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 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 51 vehicles a day, roughly 99% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2043. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Western Avenue over Plum Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Western Avenue over Plum 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 Western Avenue over Plum Creek carry?
About 51 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 99% are trucks.
How long is Western Avenue over Plum Creek?
The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Western Avenue over Plum Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.