Local over Abes Fork
GoodTama County, Iowa · 082152901 · Structure no. 000000000317131
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 29
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Abes Fork is a steel slab carrying Local over Abes Fork in Tama 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 29 vehicles a day, projected to reach 29 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over Abes Fork built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over Abes Fork 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Local over Abes Fork carry?
About 29 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Abes Fork?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Abes Fork?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.