US Bridges

315th ST over Mosquito Creek

PoorPosted for load

Harrison County, Iowa · 078412003 · Structure no. 000000000177050

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
222 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

315th ST over Mosquito Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying 315th ST over Mosquito Creek in Harrison County, Iowa. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 95 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries315th ST
CrossesMosquito Creek
Location078412003
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.54968, -95.57784
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating13.6 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic20 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 315th ST over Mosquito Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is 315th ST over Mosquito 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does 315th ST over Mosquito Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 315th ST over Mosquito Creek?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns 315th ST over Mosquito Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.