Local over Buffalo Creek
GoodIda County, Iowa · 088393102 · Structure no. 000000000186711
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 75 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Buffalo Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local over Buffalo Creek in Ida County, Iowa. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over Buffalo Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does Local over Buffalo Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.