S Elk Run RD over Elk Run Creek
FairBlack Hawk County, Iowa · 89-12-34-04 · Structure no. 000000000075831
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 176 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,574
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
S Elk Run RD over Elk Run Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Elk Run RD 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 3,574 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,574 by 2044. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 32 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S Elk Run RD over Elk Run Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is S Elk Run 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 S Elk Run RD over Elk Run Creek carry?
About 3,574 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is S Elk Run RD over Elk Run Creek?
The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns S Elk Run RD over Elk Run Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.