Local over South Branch Salt Creek
PoorTama County, Iowa · 084151303 · Structure no. 000000000318960
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 35 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 1940 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 85 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 4 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.
It carries about 29 vehicles a day, projected to reach 29 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 South Branch Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is Local over South Branch Salt 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 South Branch Salt Creek carry?
About 29 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over South Branch Salt Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Local over South Branch Salt Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.