Ia 83 over Camp Creek
FairCass County, Iowa · 0.2 MI W of Jct. SR M-56 · Structure no. 000000000017761
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 150 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 760
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ia 83 over Camp Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 83 over Camp Creek in Cass County, Iowa. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 760 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 760 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Ia 83 over Camp Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ia 83 over Camp 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Ia 83 over Camp Creek carry?
About 760 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Ia 83 over Camp Creek?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Ia 83 over Camp Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.