Log Ave over West Rat Creek
Lyon County, Iowa · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Log Ave over West Rat Creek in Lyon County, Iowa, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 9 (excellent condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 34 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2022).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 104 of the 273 inventoried bridges in Lyon County rated good (38.1%); 70 (25.6%) are rated poor.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 | Excellent condition |
| Superstructure | 9 | Excellent condition |
| Substructure | 9 | Excellent condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete multiple box beam |
| Length | about 50 ft |
| Location | 098431402 |
| NBI structure number | 000000000228031 |
| Condition class | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Iowa department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Lyon County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ia 9 over Stream | 1980 | 4,840 | Good |
| Ia 9 over Stream | 1940 | 4,520 | Fair |
| Ia 9 over Bloodrun Creek | 1977 | 4,520 | Fair |
| US 75 & Ia 9 over Moon Creek | 1972 | 4,400 | Fair |
| Ia 9 over Rock River | 1974 | 3,920 | Fair |
| Ia 9 over Mud Creek | 1975 | 3,270 | Fair |
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