Local over Thistle Creek
GoodWebster County, Iowa · 088272201 · Structure no. 000000000342441
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 69 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Thistle Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Thistle Creek in Webster County, Iowa. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2042. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Thistle Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over Thistle Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2022.
How much traffic does Local over Thistle Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Thistle Creek?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Thistle Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.