Kendall Trail over Steer Creek
PoorPosted for loadHarrison County, Iowa · 080441207 · Structure no. 000000000179030
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 1973
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 73 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kendall Trail over Steer Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kendall Trail over Steer Creek in Harrison County, Iowa. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 56 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2043. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kendall Trail over Steer Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.
What condition is Kendall Trail over Steer 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 Kendall Trail over Steer Creek carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Kendall Trail over Steer Creek?
The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Kendall Trail over Steer Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.