US Bridges

Ia 27 & Ramps over Dry Run Creek

Good

Black Hawk County, Iowa · 2.1 Mi. S of Jct. US 218 · Structure no. 000000000601270

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 27 & Ramps over Dry Run Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ia 27 & Ramps over Dry Run 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 13,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,800 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIa 27 & Ramps
CrossesDry Run Creek
Location2.1 Mi. S of Jct. US 218
RouteState Highway 27
StateIowa
Coordinates42.51192, -92.44345
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,800 (2022)
Projected traffic13,800 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Ia 27 & Ramps over Dry Run Creek built?

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

What condition is Ia 27 & Ramps over Dry Run 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Ia 27 & Ramps over Dry Run Creek carry?

About 13,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ia 27 & Ramps over Dry Run Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Ia 27 & Ramps over Dry Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.