Local Road over Local Stream
PoorPosted for loadMontgomery County, Iowa · 071383202 · Structure no. 000000000254790
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 91 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local Road over Local Stream is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local Road over Local Stream in Montgomery County, Iowa. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Road over Local Stream built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local Road over Local 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Local Road over Local Stream carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Local Road over Local Stream?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Local Road over Local Stream?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.