US Bridges

Washington ST over Drainage to Camp Creek

Poor

Cass County, Iowa · 077372104 · Structure no. 000000000007741

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
405
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington ST over Drainage to Camp Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Washington ST over Drainage to Camp Creek in Cass County, Iowa. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 405 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 405 by 2044. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWashington ST
CrossesDrainage to Camp Creek
Location077372104
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.44691, -95.11172
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic405 (2022)
Projected traffic405 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$30,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Washington ST over Drainage to Camp Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washington ST over Drainage to Camp Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Washington ST over Drainage to Camp Creek carry?

About 405 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Washington ST over Drainage to Camp Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Washington ST over Drainage to Camp Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.