Local over Platte Branch
PoorPosted for loadTaylor County, Iowa · 067321901 · Structure no. 000000000320931
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1974
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 116 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Platte Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Platte Branch in Taylor County, Iowa. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1974, 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 load restriction.
It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2044. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Platte Branch built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.
What condition is Local over Platte Branch 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Local over Platte Branch carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Local over Platte Branch?
The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Platte Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.