Local over Masquito Creek
GoodPottawattamie County, Iowa · 076433607 · Structure no. 000000000289132
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 348 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 170
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Masquito Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Masquito Creek in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 170 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2043. The structure is 348 ft (106.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Masquito Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over Masquito Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does Local over Masquito Creek carry?
About 170 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Local over Masquito Creek?
The structure is 348 ft (106.1 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Masquito Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.