Local over N Buffalo Creek
PoorPosted for loadWinnebago County, Iowa · 100243102 · Structure no. 000000000345560
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 45 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over N Buffalo Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over N Buffalo Creek in Winnebago County, Iowa. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 76 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 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 20 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over N Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Local over N 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 2023.
How much traffic does Local over N Buffalo Creek carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over N Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Local over N Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.