FM W45 over Dry Creek
FairBuchanan County, Iowa · 087073302 · Structure no. 000000000080991
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 103 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 730
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM W45 over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM W45 over Dry Creek in Buchanan County, Iowa. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 5 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 730 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 730 by 2043. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM W45 over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM W45 over Dry 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 2024.
How much traffic does FM W45 over Dry Creek carry?
About 730 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is FM W45 over Dry Creek?
The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM W45 over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.