US Bridges

150th ST over Buck Creek

Good

Bremer County, Iowa · 093113301 · Structure no. 000000000080241

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

150th ST over Buck Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 150th ST over Buck Creek in Bremer County, Iowa. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 33 vehicles a day, projected to reach 33 by 2044. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries150th ST
CrossesBuck Creek
Location093113301
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.83289, -92.14511
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (2022)
Projected traffic33 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 150th ST over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is 150th ST over Buck 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does 150th ST over Buck Creek carry?

About 33 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 150th ST over Buck Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 150th ST over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.