2870 Birch Ave over Plum Creek
PoorPosted for loadHancock County, Iowa · 097263202 · Structure no. 000000000174421
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 63 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 51
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
2870 Birch Ave over Plum Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 2870 Birch Ave over Plum Creek in Hancock County, Iowa. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 51 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2043. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 2870 Birch Ave over Plum Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is 2870 Birch Ave 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does 2870 Birch Ave over Plum Creek carry?
About 51 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is 2870 Birch Ave over Plum Creek?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns 2870 Birch Ave over Plum Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.