Local over North Skunk River
PoorClosed to trafficJasper County, Iowa · 080180806 · Structure no. 000000000197730
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 109 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 106
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over North Skunk River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over North Skunk River in Jasper County, Iowa. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 2 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 106 vehicles a day, projected to reach 106 by 2044. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 18 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| 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 Local over North Skunk River built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over North Skunk River 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 over North Skunk River carry?
About 106 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Local over North Skunk River?
The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Local over North Skunk River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.