Local over East Platte River
PoorPosted for loadUnion County, Iowa · 071300301 · Structure no. 000000000324781
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 40 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over East Platte River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over East Platte River in Union County, Iowa. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 24 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 East Platte River built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over East Platte River 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 October 2022.
How much traffic does Local over East Platte River carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over East Platte River?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Local over East Platte River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.