Loc 320th ST over Buffalo Creek
GoodKossuth County, Iowa · 097281601 · Structure no. 000000000215771
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 142 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 26
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Loc 320th ST over Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Loc 320th ST over Buffalo Creek in Kossuth County, Iowa. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2043. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 320th ST over Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Loc 320th ST 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Loc 320th ST over Buffalo Creek carry?
About 26 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Loc 320th ST over Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Loc 320th ST over Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.