US Bridges

Local over Stream

PoorPosted for load

Marion County, Iowa · 074192706 · Structure no. 000000000238961

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
34
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Stream in Marion County, Iowa. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 34 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2044. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal
CrossesStream
Location074192706
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMarion County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.17796, -93.0278
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34 (2022)
Projected traffic34 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$600,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local over Stream built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local over Stream 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Local over Stream carry?

About 34 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local over Stream?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Local over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.