US Bridges

62nd ST over Branch Opossum Creek

Good

Benton County, Iowa · 085093305 · Structure no. 000000000072532

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
71 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
49
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

62nd ST over Branch Opossum Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 62nd ST over Branch Opossum Creek in Benton County, Iowa. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2043. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries62nd ST
CrossesBranch Opossum Creek
Location085093305
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBenton County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.12378, -91.90981
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2022)
Projected traffic49 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 62nd ST over Branch Opossum Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is 62nd ST over Branch Opossum 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 2022.

How much traffic does 62nd ST over Branch Opossum Creek carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 62nd ST over Branch Opossum Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 62nd ST over Branch Opossum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.