Orange Blvd over Middle Walnut Creek
PoorClosed to trafficJefferson County, Iowa · 073092104 · Structure no. 000000000202220
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old, rebuilt 1959
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 92 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Orange Blvd over Middle Walnut Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Orange Blvd over Middle Walnut Creek in Jefferson County, Iowa. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 103 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 0 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2043. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Orange Blvd over Middle Walnut Creek built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.
What condition is Orange Blvd over Middle Walnut 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Orange Blvd over Middle Walnut Creek carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Orange Blvd over Middle Walnut Creek?
The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Orange Blvd over Middle Walnut Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.