US Bridges

V37 over Wolf Creek

Good

Benton County, Iowa · 086121902 · Structure no. 000000000073601

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
327 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,316
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

V37 over Wolf Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying V37 over Wolf 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 1,316 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,316 by 2044. The structure is 327 ft (99.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesV37
CrossesWolf Creek
Location086121902
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.25113, -92.29886
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
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 24 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length327 ft (99.7 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,316 (2022)
Projected traffic1,316 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 V37 over Wolf Creek built?

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

What condition is V37 over Wolf 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 V37 over Wolf Creek carry?

About 1,316 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is V37 over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 327 ft (99.7 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns V37 over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.