University Ave over Dry Run Creek
FairBlack Hawk County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000014890
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,792
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
University Ave over Dry Run Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying University Ave over Dry Run Creek in Black Hawk County, Iowa. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 7,792 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,792 by 2044. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was University Ave over Dry Run Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is University Ave 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 University Ave over Dry Run Creek carry?
About 7,792 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is University Ave over Dry Run Creek?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.
Who owns University Ave over Dry Run Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.