Local over North Fork Long Creek
PoorPosted for loadWashington County, Iowa · 076072901 · Structure no. 000000000337050
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over North Fork Long Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Local over North Fork Long Creek in Washington County, Iowa. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2044. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 17 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 North Fork Long Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over North Fork Long 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Local over North Fork Long Creek carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over North Fork Long Creek?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Local over North Fork Long Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.