US Bridges

Rudi Place over Dry Run Creek

Fair

Black Hawk County, Iowa · City Bridge No. 28 · Structure no. 000000000500980

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
684
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rudi Place over Dry Run Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Rudi Place over Dry Run Creek in Black Hawk County, Iowa. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 64 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.

It carries about 684 vehicles a day, projected to reach 684 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRudi Place
CrossesDry Run Creek
LocationCity Bridge No. 28
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBlack Hawk County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.4664, -92.34393
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.8 US tons
Inventory rating7.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic684 (2022)
Projected traffic684 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rudi Place over Dry Run Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Rudi Place over Dry 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Rudi Place over Dry Run Creek carry?

About 684 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Rudi Place over Dry Run Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Rudi Place over Dry Run Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.