US Bridges

Hudson RD over Dry Run Creek

Fair

Black Hawk County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000603870

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,993
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hudson RD over Dry Run Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Hudson RD over Dry Run Creek in Black Hawk County, Iowa. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 56 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 6 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 6,993 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,993 by 2044. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHudson RD
CrossesDry Run Creek
Location000000000
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBlack Hawk County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.50591, -92.46548
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width95 ft (28.9 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,993 (2022)
Projected traffic6,993 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Hudson RD over Dry Run Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Hudson RD 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Hudson RD over Dry Run Creek carry?

About 6,993 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Hudson RD over Dry Run Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns Hudson RD over Dry Run Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.