US Bridges

E22 61st ST over Stein Creek

Good

Benton County, Iowa · 085123101 · Structure no. 000000000072931

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
340
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E22 61st ST over Stein Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying E22 61st ST over Stein 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 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 340 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesE22 61st ST
CrossesStein Creek
Location085123101
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.1378, -92.28553
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2021)
Projected traffic340 by 2043
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was E22 61st ST over Stein Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is E22 61st ST over Stein 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does E22 61st ST over Stein Creek carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is E22 61st ST over Stein Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns E22 61st ST over Stein Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.