Local over Snipe Creek
PoorPosted for loadMarshall County, Iowa · 082193402 · Structure no. 000000000242100
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Snipe Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Snipe Creek in Marshall County, Iowa. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over Snipe Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over Snipe 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Local over Snipe Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Snipe Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Snipe Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.