US Bridges

W Shaulis RD over Prescotts Creek

Good

Black Hawk County, Iowa · City Bridge No. 51 · Structure no. 000000000504180

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
168 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,699
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Shaulis RD over Prescotts Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying W Shaulis RD over Prescotts Creek in Black Hawk County, Iowa. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 1,699 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,699 by 2043. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesW Shaulis RD
CrossesPrescotts Creek
LocationCity Bridge No. 51
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.44298, -92.40722
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.2 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,699 (2022)
Projected traffic1,699 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Shaulis RD over Prescotts Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Shaulis RD over Prescotts 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does W Shaulis RD over Prescotts Creek carry?

About 1,699 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is W Shaulis RD over Prescotts Creek?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns W Shaulis RD over Prescotts Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.