FM Laredo Ave over Allen Creek
PoorHarrison County, Iowa · 080431706 · Structure no. 000000000178810
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 139
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM Laredo Ave over Allen Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM Laredo Ave over Allen Creek in Harrison County, Iowa. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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.
It carries about 139 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 139 by 2043. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM Laredo Ave over Allen Creek built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM Laredo Ave over Allen 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 November 2022.
How much traffic does FM Laredo Ave over Allen Creek carry?
About 139 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is FM Laredo Ave over Allen Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns FM Laredo Ave over Allen Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.