Local over Brush Creek
PoorMarion County, Iowa · 077202303 · Structure no. 000000000241370
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old, rebuilt 1976
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 41
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Brush Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Brush Creek in Marion County, Iowa. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 115 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.
It carries about 41 vehicles a day, projected to reach 41 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 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 | 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 Brush Creek built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.
What condition is Local over Brush 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Local over Brush Creek carry?
About 41 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Brush Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Brush Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.