US Bridges

190th ST over Crane Creek

Fair

Bremer County, Iowa · 092122001 · Structure no. 000000000079541

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
139 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
589
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

190th ST over Crane Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 190th ST over Crane Creek in Bremer County, Iowa. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 589 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 589 by 2044. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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Carries190th ST
CrossesCrane Creek
Location092122001
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBremer County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.77343, -92.29349
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic589 (2022)
Projected traffic589 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 190th ST over Crane Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is 190th ST over Crane 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does 190th ST over Crane Creek carry?

About 589 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is 190th ST over Crane Creek?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 190th ST over Crane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.