US Bridges

W Quarry RD over Trib to Miller Creek

Good

Black Hawk County, Iowa · 87-13-16-01-10 · Structure no. 000000000074311

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Quarry RD over Trib to Miller Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying W Quarry RD over Trib to Miller Creek in Black Hawk County, Iowa. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesW Quarry RD
CrossesTrib to Miller Creek
Location87-13-16-01-10
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.35546, -92.36022
Functional classRural Local

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 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2022)
Projected traffic15 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 W Quarry RD over Trib to Miller Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Quarry RD over Trib to Miller 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 2023.

How much traffic does W Quarry RD over Trib to Miller Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is W Quarry RD over Trib to Miller Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns W Quarry RD over Trib to Miller Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.