Local Secondary over West Branch Sugar Creek
PoorPosted for loadLee County, Iowa · 069062903 · Structure no. 000000000219741
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 1971
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local Secondary over West Branch Sugar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local Secondary over West Branch Sugar Creek in Lee County, Iowa. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 91 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 3 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Local Secondary over West Branch Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.
What condition is Local Secondary over West Branch 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Local Secondary over West Branch Sugar Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local Secondary over West Branch Sugar Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Local Secondary over West Branch Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.