Fremont Rd. over Buffalo Creek
GoodJones County, Iowa · 085043004 · Structure no. 000000000208631
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 174 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 98
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fremont Rd. over Buffalo Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Fremont Rd. over Buffalo Creek in Jones County, Iowa. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 98 vehicles a day, projected to reach 98 by 2043. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fremont Rd. over Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fremont Rd. over Buffalo Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does Fremont Rd. over Buffalo Creek carry?
About 98 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Fremont Rd. over Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Fremont Rd. over Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.