East Line ST over Beers Creek
PoorClosed to trafficJackson County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000191990
- Built
- 1902
- 123 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2016
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
East Line ST over Beers Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying East Line ST over Beers Creek in Jackson County, Iowa. It was built in 1902, so it is 123 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 1 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was East Line ST over Beers Creek built?
It was built in 1902, making it 123 years old in 2025.
What condition is East Line ST over Beers 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 2016.
How much traffic does East Line ST over Beers Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is East Line ST over Beers Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns East Line ST over Beers Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.