Rosewood Road over Second Creek
PoorPottawattamie County, Iowa · 076380601 · Structure no. 000000000287200
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rosewood Road over Second Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rosewood Road over Second Creek in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 76 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2043. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 19 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Rosewood Road over Second Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Rosewood Road over Second 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Rosewood Road over Second Creek carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Rosewood Road over Second Creek?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Rosewood Road over Second Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.