US Bridges

Cottage Row RD over Snag Creek

Fair

Black Hawk County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000001106

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
174 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
585
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cottage Row RD over Snag Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Cottage Row RD over Snag Creek in Black Hawk County, Iowa. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 585 vehicles a day, projected to reach 585 by 2044. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

CarriesCottage Row RD
CrossesSnag Creek
Location000000000
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.54945, -92.45589
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic585 (2022)
Projected traffic585 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 km)
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 Cottage Row RD over Snag Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cottage Row RD over Snag 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 Cottage Row RD over Snag Creek carry?

About 585 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cottage Row RD over Snag Creek?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Cottage Row RD over Snag Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.