Local over Felters Branch
PoorWarren County, Iowa · 076241805 · Structure no. 000000000334600
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Felters Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Felters Branch in Warren County, Iowa. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 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.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 Felters Branch built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over Felters Branch 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 Felters Branch carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Local over Felters Branch?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Felters Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.