Local over Dry Creek
GoodSioux County, Iowa · 095473101 · Structure no. 000000000310950
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1976
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 90 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Dry Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Dry Creek in Sioux County, Iowa. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 87 years old, older 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 22 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 Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.
What condition is Local over Dry 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Local over Dry Creek carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Dry Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.