Local over North Skunk River
PoorPosted for loadJasper County, Iowa · 080182601 · Structure no. 000000000197871
- Built
- 1918
- 107 years old, rebuilt 1936
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 143 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2022 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 1918 and reconstructed in 1936, so it is 107 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2043. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 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 Local over North Skunk River built?
It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1936.
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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Local over North Skunk River carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over North Skunk River?
The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Local over North Skunk River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.