Local over Pine Creek
PoorPosted for loadWinneshiek County, Iowa · 099091004 · Structure no. 000000000348820
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 123 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 118
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Pine Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Pine Creek in Winneshiek County, Iowa. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 118 vehicles a day, projected to reach 118 by 2043. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Pine Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over Pine 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 Pine Creek carry?
About 118 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Pine Creek?
The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Pine Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.