Local Road over Box Elder Creek
PoorClosed to trafficWarren County, Iowa · 074251405 · Structure no. 000000000333390
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1977
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 52 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local Road over Box Elder Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local Road over Box Elder Creek in Warren County, Iowa. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 85 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 0 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 24 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 | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| 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 Road over Box Elder Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.
What condition is Local Road over Box Elder 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Local Road over Box Elder Creek carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Local Road over Box Elder Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Local Road over Box Elder Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.