Local over Deer Creek
PoorWebster County, Iowa · 090292203 · Structure no. 000000000343950
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 1958
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 45
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Deer Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Local over Deer Creek in Webster County, Iowa. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 100 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 Deer Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.
What condition is Local over Deer 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Local over Deer Creek carry?
About 45 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Deer Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Deer Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.