Local over Elkhorn Creek
GoodShelby County, Iowa · 078371201 · Structure no. 000000000303951
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 80 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 82
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Elkhorn Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Elkhorn Creek in Shelby County, Iowa. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 82 vehicles a day, projected to reach 82 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 24 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over Elkhorn Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over Elkhorn 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Local over Elkhorn Creek carry?
About 82 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Elkhorn Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Elkhorn Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.