US Bridges

E Donald ST over Virden Creek

Fair

Black Hawk County, Iowa · City Bridge No. 15 · Structure no. 000000000011920

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,546
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Donald ST over Virden Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying E Donald ST over Virden Creek in Black Hawk County, Iowa. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 4,546 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,546 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesE Donald ST
CrossesVirden Creek
LocationCity Bridge No. 15
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBlack Hawk County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.52754, -92.32528
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating34.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,546 (2022)
Projected traffic4,546 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Donald ST over Virden Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Donald ST over Virden 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does E Donald ST over Virden Creek carry?

About 4,546 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is E Donald ST over Virden Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns E Donald ST over Virden Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.