Local over Drainage
PoorPosted for loadMahaska County, Iowa · 076150501 · Structure no. 000000000237190
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Drainage is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Drainage in Mahaska County, Iowa. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2045. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 over Drainage built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over Drainage 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Local over Drainage carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Drainage?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Drainage?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.