US Bridges

E Seerley Blvd over Dry Run Creek

Fair

Black Hawk County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000001080

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
105 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,348
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Seerley Blvd over Dry Run Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Seerley Blvd over Dry Run Creek in Black Hawk County, Iowa. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 66 years old, older 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 2,348 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,348 by 2044. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 47 ft wide.

CarriesE Seerley Blvd
CrossesDry Run Creek
Location000000000
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.51583, -92.44468
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,348 (2022)
Projected traffic2,348 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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 E Seerley Blvd over Dry Run Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is E Seerley Blvd 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 E Seerley Blvd over Dry Run Creek carry?

About 2,348 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is E Seerley Blvd over Dry Run Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns E Seerley Blvd over Dry Run Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.