Local over Clear Creek
PoorPosted for loadIowa County, Iowa · 080102501 · Structure no. 000000000190440
- Built
- 1905
- 120 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 43 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Clear Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Clear Creek in Iowa County, Iowa. It was built in 1905 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 120 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Clear Creek built?
It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Local over Clear 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Local over Clear Creek carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Clear Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.