L Avenue over Snake Creek
PoorPage County, Iowa · 069373106 · Structure no. 000000000266831
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 136 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
L Avenue over Snake Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying L Avenue over Snake Creek in Page County, Iowa. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2042. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 24 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was L Avenue over Snake Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is L Avenue over Snake 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 2022.
How much traffic does L Avenue over Snake Creek carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is L Avenue over Snake Creek?
The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns L Avenue over Snake Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.