51st Street over Blue Creek
GoodBenton County, Iowa · 086091113 · Structure no. 000000000014531
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 707
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
51st Street over Blue Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 51st Street over Blue Creek in Benton County, Iowa. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 707 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 707 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 51st Street over Blue Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is 51st Street over Blue 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does 51st Street over Blue Creek carry?
About 707 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is 51st Street over Blue Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns 51st Street over Blue Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.