US Bridges

212th ST over Dry Run Creek

Poor

Bremer County, Iowa · 093140202 · Structure no. 000000000080521

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
226
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

212th ST over Dry Run Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 212th ST over Dry Run Creek in Bremer County, Iowa. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 226 vehicles a day, projected to reach 226 by 2044. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries212th ST
CrossesDry Run Creek
Location093140202
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBremer County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.8939, -92.47574
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic226 (2022)
Projected traffic226 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 212th ST over Dry Run Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is 212th ST over Dry Run Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does 212th ST over Dry Run Creek carry?

About 226 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 212th ST over Dry Run Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 212th ST over Dry Run Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.