Local over Sugar Creek
PoorPosted for loadPoweshiek County, Iowa · 079162003 · Structure no. 000000000292870
- Built
- 1923
- 102 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Sugar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Sugar Creek in Poweshiek County, Iowa. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over Sugar 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Local over Sugar Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Sugar Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.