Local over UP RR & Lynn Ck
PoorMarshall County, Iowa · 083180603 · Structure no. 000000000035660
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 710 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,584
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over UP RR & Lynn Ck is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Local over UP RR & Lynn Ck in Marshall County, Iowa. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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.
It carries about 3,584 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,584 by 2044. The structure is 710 ft (216.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 UP RR & Lynn Ck built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over UP RR & Lynn Ck 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Local over UP RR & Lynn Ck carry?
About 3,584 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Local over UP RR & Lynn Ck?
The structure is 710 ft (216.4 m) long with a longest span of 158 ft (48.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Local over UP RR & Lynn Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.