Buffalo Valley LN over Boulder Creek
GoodLinn County, Iowa · 086052005 · Structure no. 000000000222791
- Built
- 2022
- 3 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 47 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Buffalo Valley LN over Boulder Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Buffalo Valley LN over Boulder Creek in Linn County, Iowa. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2043. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 31 ft wide.
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Buffalo Valley LN over Boulder Creek built?
It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.
What condition is Buffalo Valley LN over Boulder 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Buffalo Valley LN over Boulder Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2017 count).
How long is Buffalo Valley LN over Boulder Creek?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Buffalo Valley LN over Boulder Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.