US Bridges

E Airline HWY over Trib to Elk Run Creek

Good

Black Hawk County, Iowa · 89-12-11-01-10 · Structure no. 000000000075761

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
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 2000, so it is 25 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 8 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, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE Airline HWY
CrossesTrib to Elk Run Creek
Location89-12-11-01-10
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.5417, -92.22011
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2022)
Projected traffic15 by 2043
Trucks27%
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 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 15 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

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

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.