Local over Branch of Long Branch CR
PoorClosed to trafficLucas County, Iowa · 073210402 · Structure no. 000000000227160
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2020
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 58 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Branch of Long Branch CR is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Branch of Long Branch CR in Lucas County, Iowa. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 11 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11 by 2043. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over Branch of Long Branch CR built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over Branch of Long Branch 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 November 2020.
How much traffic does Local over Branch of Long Branch CR carry?
About 11 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Branch of Long Branch CR?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Branch of Long Branch CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.