Local over Mosquito Creek
PoorClosed to trafficShelby County, Iowa · 080403505 · Structure no. 000000000306920
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 199 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 26
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Mosquito Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Local over Mosquito Creek in Shelby County, Iowa. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 1 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 26 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 26 by 2044. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| 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 Local over Mosquito Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over Mosquito 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Local over Mosquito Creek carry?
About 26 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Local over Mosquito Creek?
The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Mosquito Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.