Local over Branch of Sugar Creek
PoorClosed to trafficLee County, Iowa · 068073203 · Structure no. 000000000219326
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1978
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 59 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 16
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Branch of Sugar Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Branch of Sugar Creek in Lee County, Iowa. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 85 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 16 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16 by 2044. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 16 ft wide.
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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Channel and channel protection | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over Branch of Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.
What condition is Local over Branch of Sugar 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Local over Branch of Sugar Creek carry?
About 16 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Branch of Sugar Creek?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Branch of Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.