Local over Branch Skunk River
PoorPosted for loadMarion County, Iowa · 077180403 · Structure no. 000000000240840
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 62
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Branch Skunk River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Branch Skunk River in Marion County, Iowa. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 4 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 62 vehicles a day, projected to reach 62 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Branch Skunk River built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over Branch Skunk River 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 Branch Skunk River carry?
About 62 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Branch Skunk River?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Branch Skunk River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.