Quinset Ave over Sand Creek
FairPosted for loadBuchanan County, Iowa · 087081504 · Structure no. 000000000081160
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 125 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Quinset Ave over Sand Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Quinset Ave over Sand Creek in Buchanan County, Iowa. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Quinset Ave over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Quinset Ave over Sand 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 Quinset Ave over Sand Creek carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Quinset Ave over Sand Creek?
The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Quinset Ave over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.