US Bridges

2nd ST NE over Melone Creek

Fair

Buchanan County, Iowa · T89N-R9W-S35-N7.3-E11.8 · Structure no. 000000000006231

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
208
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

2nd ST NE over Melone Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 2nd ST NE over Melone Creek in Buchanan County, Iowa. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 208 vehicles a day, projected to reach 208 by 2043. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries2nd ST NE
CrossesMelone Creek
LocationT89N-R9W-S35-N7.3-E11.8
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBuchanan County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.46987, -91.88241
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic208 (2022)
Projected traffic208 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 2nd ST NE over Melone Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2nd ST NE over Melone 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does 2nd ST NE over Melone Creek carry?

About 208 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 2nd ST NE over Melone Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 2nd ST NE over Melone Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.