Red Bridge RD over Buffalo CR
PoorPosted for loadLinn County, Iowa · 086051903 · Structure no. 000000000222760
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 98 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Red Bridge RD over Buffalo CR is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron truss - thru carrying Red Bridge RD over Buffalo CR in Linn County, Iowa. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 125 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2044. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Red Bridge RD over Buffalo CR built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is Red Bridge RD over Buffalo CR 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Red Bridge RD over Buffalo CR carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Red Bridge RD over Buffalo CR?
The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Red Bridge RD over Buffalo CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.