US Bridges

1st ST East over Melone Creek

Good

Buchanan County, Iowa · T89N-R9W-S35-N0.0-E14.5 · Structure no. 000000000015831

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
134 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,094
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

1st ST East over Melone Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 1st ST East over Melone Creek in Buchanan County, Iowa. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 6,094 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,094 by 2043. The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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Carries1st ST East
CrossesMelone Creek
LocationT89N-R9W-S35-N0.0-E14.5
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBuchanan County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.46878, -91.88187
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length134 ft (40.7 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,094 (2022)
Projected traffic6,094 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 1st ST East over Melone Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1st ST East over Melone 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does 1st ST East over Melone Creek carry?

About 6,094 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 1st ST East over Melone Creek?

The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns 1st ST East over Melone Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.