Local over Branch of Beaver Creek
PoorPosted for loadGrundy County, Iowa · 089170602 · Structure no. 000000000165891
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 1976
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 50 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Branch of Beaver Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Branch of Beaver Creek in Grundy County, Iowa. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 72 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over Branch of Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.
What condition is Local over Branch of Beaver 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 2024.
How much traffic does Local over Branch of Beaver Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Local over Branch of Beaver Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Branch of Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.