Local over Badger Creek
PoorClosed to trafficMadison County, Iowa · 077262401 · Structure no. 000000000234620
- Built
- 1890
- 135 years old, rebuilt 1974
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 93 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Badger Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Local over Badger Creek in Madison County, Iowa. It was built in 1890 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 135 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over Badger Creek built?
It was built in 1890, making it 135 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.
What condition is Local over Badger 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Local over Badger Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Local over Badger Creek?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Badger Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.