Local-Dead End over Skunk River
PoorClosed to trafficStory County, Iowa · 083242405 · Structure no. 000000000314920
- Built
- 1876
- 149 years old, rebuilt 1974
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 163 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local-Dead End over Skunk River is a steel truss - thru carrying Local-Dead End over Skunk River in Story County, Iowa. It was built in 1876 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 149 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 0 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 11 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11 by 2043. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 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 | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 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. |
| 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 | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local-Dead End over Skunk River built?
It was built in 1876, making it 149 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.
What condition is Local-Dead End over Skunk River 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 2022.
How much traffic does Local-Dead End over Skunk River carry?
About 11 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local-Dead End over Skunk River?
The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Local-Dead End over Skunk River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.