US Bridges

Waterloo RD over Dry Run Creek

Fair

Black Hawk County, Iowa · A27500731 · Structure no. 000000000001071

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,594
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waterloo RD over Dry Run Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Waterloo RD over Dry Run Creek in Black Hawk County, Iowa. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,594 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,594 by 2044. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 86 ft wide.

CarriesWaterloo RD
CrossesDry Run Creek
LocationA27500731
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.52505, -92.44092
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.3 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,594 (2022)
Projected traffic5,594 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Waterloo RD over Dry Run Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Waterloo RD over Dry Run Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Waterloo RD over Dry Run Creek carry?

About 5,594 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Waterloo RD over Dry Run Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Waterloo RD over Dry Run Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.