US Bridges

E Airline HWY over Trib to Elk Run Creek

Fair

Black Hawk County, Iowa · 89-11-07-01-10 · Structure no. 000000000075491

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
59
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Airline HWY over Trib to Elk Run Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying E Airline HWY over Trib to Elk Run Creek in Black Hawk County, Iowa. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 59 vehicles a day, projected to reach 59 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE Airline HWY
CrossesTrib to Elk Run Creek
Location89-11-07-01-10
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.54146, -92.19637
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59 (2022)
Projected traffic59 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 Airline HWY over Trib to Elk Run Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Airline HWY over Trib to Elk 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does E Airline HWY over Trib to Elk Run Creek carry?

About 59 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is E Airline HWY over Trib to Elk Run Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns E Airline HWY over Trib to Elk Run Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.