US Bridges

E Donald ST over Elk Run Creek

Fair

Black Hawk County, Iowa · 89-12-15-01-10 · Structure no. 000000000075801

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,375
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Donald ST over Elk Run Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying E Donald ST over Elk Run Creek in Black Hawk County, Iowa. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 1,375 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,375 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesE Donald ST
CrossesElk Run Creek
Location89-12-15-01-10
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBlack Hawk County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.52716, -92.23979
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,375 (2022)
Projected traffic1,375 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Donald ST over Elk Run Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Donald ST over 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 Donald ST over Elk Run Creek carry?

About 1,375 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is E Donald ST over Elk Run Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns E Donald ST over Elk Run Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.