Ranchero RD over Dry Run Creek
PoorBlack Hawk County, Iowa · 88-14-10-01-10 · Structure no. 000000000075340
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 32 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 90
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ranchero RD over Dry Run Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ranchero RD over Dry Run Creek in Black Hawk County, Iowa. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 88 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 20 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ranchero RD over Dry Run Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Ranchero RD over Dry Run Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Ranchero RD over Dry Run Creek carry?
About 90 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Ranchero RD over Dry Run Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Ranchero RD over Dry Run Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.