72 ST over Br. of Praire Creek
GoodBenton County, Iowa · 083112501 · Structure no. 000000000364255
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
72 ST over Br. of Praire Creek is a steel slab carrying 72 ST over Br. of Praire Creek in Benton County, Iowa. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 72 ST over Br. of Praire Creek built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is 72 ST over Br. of Praire 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 2023.
How much traffic does 72 ST over Br. of Praire Creek carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is 72 ST over Br. of Praire Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns 72 ST over Br. of Praire Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.