US Bridges

E Quarry RD over Miller Creek

Fair

Black Hawk County, Iowa · 87-12-18-01-10 · Structure no. 000000000074070

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
138 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
33
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Quarry RD over Miller Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Quarry RD over Miller Creek in Black Hawk County, Iowa. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 33 vehicles a day, projected to reach 33 by 2043. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE Quarry RD
CrossesMiller Creek
Location87-12-18-01-10
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.35544, -92.29349
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (2022)
Projected traffic33 by 2043
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Quarry RD over Miller Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Quarry RD over Miller 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does E Quarry RD over Miller Creek carry?

About 33 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is E Quarry RD over Miller Creek?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns E Quarry RD over Miller Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.