US Bridges

E Gresham RD over Trib Quarter Section Run

Good

Black Hawk County, Iowa · 90-13-12-01-10 · Structure no. 000000000076520

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
69
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Gresham RD over Trib Quarter Section Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Gresham RD over Trib Quarter Section Run in Black Hawk County, Iowa. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 101 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 69 vehicles a day, projected to reach 69 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesE Gresham RD
CrossesTrib Quarter Section Run
Location90-13-12-01-10
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBlack Hawk County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.62863, -92.32427
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.1 US tons
Inventory rating66.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69 (2022)
Projected traffic69 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 E Gresham RD over Trib Quarter Section Run built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is E 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 E Gresham RD over Trib Quarter Section Run carry?

About 69 vehicles per day (2022 count).

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

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns E Gresham RD over Trib Quarter Section Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.