Local over South Branch Salt Creek
GoodTama County, Iowa · 084133102 · Structure no. 000000000318720
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 29
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over South Branch Salt Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over South Branch Salt Creek in Tama County, Iowa. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 80 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 8 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 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 South Branch Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is Local over South Branch Salt 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Local over South Branch Salt Creek carry?
About 29 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over South Branch Salt Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Local over South Branch Salt Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.