EAST LINE ST
Carrying EAST LINE ST over BEERS CREEK
000000000, Jackson, Iowa
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: EAST LINE ST
The EAST LINE ST bridge in Jackson, Iowa carries EAST LINE ST over BEERS CREEK. It was built in 1902, making it 124 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 18.9 meters (62 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 20 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Iowa bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 1/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How EAST LINE ST compares
Live comparison across Iowa.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1902
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 18.9 m (62 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.9 m (16 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 20 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000191990
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 4/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in critical condition (1/9), with severe deterioration requiring urgent attention.
- • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
How to read this record
EAST LINE ST is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare EAST LINE ST against other structures in Jackson and across Iowa. Iowa bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for EAST LINE ST?
EAST LINE ST in Jackson, Iowa has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 1/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is EAST LINE ST inspected?
EAST LINE ST's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 20 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. EAST LINE ST is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for EAST LINE ST?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for EAST LINE ST.
Who is responsible for maintaining EAST LINE ST?
EAST LINE ST is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is EAST LINE ST and does age affect safety?
EAST LINE ST was built in 1902, making it 124 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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