US Bridges

Local over Trout Creek

Good

Winneshiek County, Iowa · 098082803 · Structure no. 000000000347731

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
805
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over Trout Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Trout Creek in Winneshiek County, Iowa. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 805 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 805 by 2043. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLocal
CrossesTrout Creek
Location098082803
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.2737, -91.78497
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic805 (2022)
Projected traffic805 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local over Trout Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local over Trout 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Local over Trout Creek carry?

About 805 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Local over Trout Creek?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Local over Trout Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.