US Bridges

E-60 over Dedham Creek

Good

Carroll County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000017321

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
311
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E-60 over Dedham Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying E-60 over Dedham Creek in Carroll County, Iowa. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 311 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 311 by 2044. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE-60
CrossesDedham Creek
Location000000000
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.90597, -94.83007
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.7 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic311 (2022)
Projected traffic311 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 E-60 over Dedham Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is E-60 over Dedham 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does E-60 over Dedham Creek carry?

About 311 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is E-60 over Dedham Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns E-60 over Dedham Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.