V56 19th Ave over Prairie Creek
GoodBenton County, Iowa · 082111502 · Structure no. 000000000070491
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 167 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 157
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
V56 19th Ave over Prairie Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying V56 19th Ave over Prairie Creek in Benton County, Iowa. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 157 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 157 by 2043. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 V56 19th Ave over Prairie Creek built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is V56 19th 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 2021.
How much traffic does V56 19th Ave over Prairie Creek carry?
About 157 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is V56 19th Ave over Prairie Creek?
The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns V56 19th Ave over Prairie Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.