Local over Mcelhaney Creek
PoorPosted for loadWoodbury County, Iowa · 089441301 · Structure no. 000000000354972
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 78 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Mcelhaney Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Mcelhaney Creek in Woodbury County, Iowa. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 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 Mcelhaney Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over Mcelhaney 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Local over Mcelhaney Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Mcelhaney Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Mcelhaney Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.