Local 25th ST over Staff CR
PoorHoward County, Iowa · 100141305 · Structure no. 000000000183990
- Built
- 1944
- 81 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 88 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local 25th ST over Staff CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local 25th ST over Staff CR in Howard County, Iowa. It was built in 1944, so it is 81 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: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.
It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2044. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local 25th ST over Staff CR built?
It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local 25th ST over Staff CR 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 2024.
How much traffic does Local 25th ST over Staff CR carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Local 25th ST over Staff CR?
The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Local 25th ST over Staff CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.