Local Road over Middle Fork Beaver Creek
PoorPosted for loadGrundy County, Iowa · 089172902 · Structure no. 000000000166100
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 126 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 39
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local Road over Middle Fork Beaver Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local Road over Middle Fork Beaver Creek in Grundy County, Iowa. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 39 vehicles a day, projected to reach 39 by 2043. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Local Road over Middle Fork Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local Road over Middle Fork 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 2023.
How much traffic does Local Road over Middle Fork Beaver Creek carry?
About 39 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local Road over Middle Fork Beaver Creek?
The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Local Road over Middle Fork Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.