Elm ST over Drainage
PoorClosed to trafficTama County, Iowa · 083162109 · Structure no. 000000000008346
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2014
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 20 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elm ST over Drainage is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elm ST over Drainage in Tama County, Iowa. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| 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 Elm ST over Drainage built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elm ST over Drainage 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 2014.
How much traffic does Elm ST over Drainage carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Elm ST over Drainage?
The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Elm ST over Drainage?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.