US Bridges

Local over Over BNSF RR

Fair

Union County, Iowa · 072310902 · Structure no. 000000000326061

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
91
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over Over BNSF RR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local over Over BNSF RR in Union County, Iowa. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 91 vehicles a day, projected to reach 91 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal
CrossesOver BNSF RR
Location072310902
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyUnion County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.04562, -94.43305
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic91 (2022)
Projected traffic91 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Local over Over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local over Over BNSF RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2022.

How much traffic does Local over Over BNSF RR carry?

About 91 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local over Over BNSF RR?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Local over Over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.