Osage RD over Elk Run Creek
FairPosted for loadBlack Hawk County, Iowa · 89-12-34-01-10 · Structure no. 000000000075820
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 150 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 470
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Osage RD over Elk Run Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Osage RD over Elk Run Creek in Black Hawk County, Iowa. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 470 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 470 by 2044. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Osage RD over Elk Run Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Osage RD 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 2024.
How much traffic does Osage RD over Elk Run Creek carry?
About 470 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Osage RD over Elk Run Creek?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Osage RD over Elk Run Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.