US Bridges

W Gresham RD over Trib Quarter Section Run

Good

Black Hawk County, Iowa · 90-13-10-01-10 · Structure no. 000000000076500

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
39
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Gresham RD over Trib Quarter Section Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Gresham RD over Trib Quarter Section Run in Black Hawk County, Iowa. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 76 years old, older 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 39 vehicles a day, projected to reach 39 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesW Gresham RD
CrossesTrib Quarter Section Run
Location90-13-10-01-10
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.62904, -92.36282
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39 (2022)
Projected traffic39 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 W Gresham RD over Trib Quarter Section Run built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is W Gresham RD over Trib Quarter Section Run 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does W Gresham RD over Trib Quarter Section Run carry?

About 39 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is W Gresham RD over Trib Quarter Section Run?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns W Gresham RD over Trib Quarter Section Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.