Loc 100th Ave over Black Cat Creek
PoorPosted for loadKossuth County, Iowa · 096291002 · Structure no. 000000000215320
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 69 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 46
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Loc 100th Ave over Black Cat Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Loc 100th Ave over Black Cat Creek in Kossuth County, Iowa. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 46 vehicles a day, projected to reach 46 by 2042. The structure is 69 ft (21.1 m) long and 26 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Loc 100th Ave over Black Cat Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Loc 100th Ave over Black Cat 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Loc 100th Ave over Black Cat Creek carry?
About 46 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Loc 100th Ave over Black Cat Creek?
The structure is 69 ft (21.1 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Loc 100th Ave over Black Cat Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.