W Broadway over Bluegrass Creek
GoodAudubon County, Iowa · 675 West of US HWY 71 · Structure no. 000000000000521
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 93 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 311
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
W Broadway over Bluegrass Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying W Broadway over Bluegrass Creek in Audubon County, Iowa. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 311 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 311 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was W Broadway over Bluegrass Creek built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is W Broadway over Bluegrass 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does W Broadway over Bluegrass Creek carry?
About 311 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is W Broadway over Bluegrass Creek?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns W Broadway over Bluegrass Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the Town or Township Highway Agency.