Vail Ave over Over Cc RR
PoorPosted for loadHamilton County, Iowa · 089232704 · Structure no. 000000000026390
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1976
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 157 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 578
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Vail Ave over Over Cc RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vail Ave over Over Cc RR in Hamilton County, Iowa. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 93 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 578 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 578 by 2043. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Vail Ave over Over Cc RR built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.
What condition is Vail Ave over Over Cc RR 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Vail Ave over Over Cc RR carry?
About 578 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Vail Ave over Over Cc RR?
The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Vail Ave over Over Cc RR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.