5th Ave over Prairie Creek
GoodBenton County, Iowa · 083211302 · Structure no. 000000000014551
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 103 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,119
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
5th Ave over Prairie Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 5th Ave over Prairie Creek in Benton County, Iowa. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,119 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,119 by 2044. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 5th Ave over Prairie Creek built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is 5th Ave over Prairie 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 5th Ave over Prairie Creek carry?
About 1,119 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is 5th Ave over Prairie Creek?
The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns 5th Ave over Prairie Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.