W45 Slater Ave over Buffalo Creek
GoodBuchanan County, Iowa · 089082511 · Structure no. 000000000082731
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 214 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 982
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
W45 Slater Ave over Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W45 Slater Ave over Buffalo Creek in Buchanan County, Iowa. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 982 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 982 by 2043. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was W45 Slater Ave over Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is W45 Slater Ave over Buffalo 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 W45 Slater Ave over Buffalo Creek carry?
About 982 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is W45 Slater Ave over Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns W45 Slater Ave over Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.