Local over Broadhorn Creek
PoorPosted for loadWarren County, Iowa · 074250504 · Structure no. 000000000333340
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old, rebuilt 1955
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 92 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 46
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Broadhorn Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Local over Broadhorn Creek in Warren County, Iowa. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 110 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 46 vehicles a day, projected to reach 46 by 2044. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Broadhorn Creek built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.
What condition is Local over Broadhorn 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 Broadhorn Creek carry?
About 46 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Broadhorn Creek?
The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Broadhorn Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.