US Bridges

V66 22nd Ave over Pratt Creek

Good

Benton County, Iowa · 086113600 · Structure no. 000000000073501

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
71 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
206
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

V66 22nd Ave over Pratt Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying V66 22nd Ave over Pratt Creek in Benton County, Iowa. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 206 vehicles a day, projected to reach 206 by 2044. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesV66 22nd Ave
CrossesPratt Creek
Location086113600
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBenton County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.21822, -92.06622
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 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 traffic206 (2022)
Projected traffic206 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 V66 22nd Ave over Pratt Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is V66 22nd Ave over Pratt 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 V66 22nd Ave over Pratt Creek carry?

About 206 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is V66 22nd Ave over Pratt 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 V66 22nd Ave over Pratt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.