US Bridges

Brandon RD over Spring Creek

Good

Black Hawk County, Iowa · 87-11-23-03 · Structure no. 000000000073881

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
204 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
687
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brandon RD over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brandon RD over Spring Creek in Black Hawk County, Iowa. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 687 vehicles a day, projected to reach 687 by 2044. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBrandon RD
CrossesSpring Creek
Location87-11-23-03
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.34082, -92.09498
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic687 (2022)
Projected traffic687 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brandon RD over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brandon RD over Spring Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Brandon RD over Spring Creek carry?

About 687 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Brandon RD over Spring Creek?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Brandon RD over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.