US Bridges

Victor Ave over Prairie Creek

Good

Buchanan County, Iowa · 089071502 · Structure no. 000000000082521

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
42
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Victor Ave over Prairie Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Victor Ave over Prairie Creek in Buchanan County, Iowa. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 42 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesVictor Ave
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location089071502
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.51779, -91.66801
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42 (2021)
Projected traffic42 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Victor Ave over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Victor Ave over Prairie 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 2023.

How much traffic does Victor Ave over Prairie Creek carry?

About 42 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Victor Ave over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Victor Ave over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.