Local over N Fork Buffalo Creek
PoorPosted for loadWinnebago County, Iowa · 099262501 · Structure no. 000000000345390
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 54 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over N Fork Buffalo Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over N Fork Buffalo Creek in Winnebago County, Iowa. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 125 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, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 5 by 2044. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 24 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over N Fork Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is Local over N Fork Buffalo 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Local over N Fork Buffalo Creek carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Local over N Fork Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Local over N Fork Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.