US Bridges

N Elk Run RD over Trib to Crane Creek

Good

Black Hawk County, Iowa · 90-12-15-02-10 · Structure no. 000000000076311

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
79
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Elk Run RD over Trib to Crane Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying N Elk Run RD over Trib to Crane Creek in Black Hawk County, Iowa. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 79 vehicles a day, projected to reach 79 by 2043. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesN Elk Run RD
CrossesTrib to Crane Creek
Location90-12-15-02-10
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.60764, -92.25859
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.7 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic79 (2022)
Projected traffic79 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 N Elk Run RD over Trib to Crane Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Elk Run RD over Trib to Crane 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 N Elk Run RD over Trib to Crane Creek carry?

About 79 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is N Elk Run RD over Trib to Crane Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns N Elk Run RD over Trib to Crane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.