Local over Clear Creek
PoorPosted for loadJasper County, Iowa · 081201902 · Structure no. 000000000199380
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 65 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Clear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Clear Creek in Jasper County, Iowa. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 95 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2044. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Clear Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Local over Clear Creek carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Clear Creek?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.