Local over Sugar Creek
PoorPosted for loadTama County, Iowa · 083160506 · Structure no. 000000000318320
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1958
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 88
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Sugar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Sugar Creek in Tama County, Iowa. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 125 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 3 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: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 88 vehicles a day, projected to reach 88 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.
What condition is Local over Sugar 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Local over Sugar Creek carry?
About 88 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Sugar Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.