Local over Platte River
PoorPosted for loadUnion County, Iowa · 071312602 · Structure no. 000000000325201
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 52 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Platte River is a wood or timber slab carrying Local over Platte River in Union County, Iowa. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 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 11 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 22 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over Platte River built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over 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 2023.
How much traffic does Local over Platte River carry?
About 11 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Platte River?
The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Platte River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.