Local over Hoskins Creek
PoorPosted for loadIda County, Iowa · 087392602 · Structure no. 000000000186110
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 60 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 26
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Hoskins Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Hoskins Creek in Ida County, Iowa. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 18 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 | 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 over Hoskins Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over Hoskins 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Local over Hoskins Creek carry?
About 26 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Hoskins Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Hoskins Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.