US Bridges

Ia 116 over Dry Run Creek

Good

Bremer County, Iowa · 0.1 Mi.S.Of JCT.3 · Structure no. 000000000604462

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 116 over Dry Run Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ia 116 over Dry Run Creek in Bremer County, Iowa. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,800 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIa 116
CrossesDry Run Creek
Location0.1 Mi.S.Of JCT.3
RouteState Highway 116
StateIowa
Coordinates42.72376, -92.47565
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,800 (2022)
Projected traffic14,800 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 116 over Dry Run Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 116 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Ia 116 over Dry Run Creek carry?

About 14,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ia 116 over Dry Run Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Ia 116 over Dry Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.