US Bridges

G16 Boston RD over Small Creek

Good

Cass County, Iowa · 077350701 · Structure no. 000000000100551

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
131
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

G16 Boston RD over Small Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying G16 Boston RD over Small Creek in Cass County, Iowa. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 131 vehicles a day, projected to reach 131 by 2044. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesG16 Boston RD
CrossesSmall Creek
Location077350701
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.49001, -94.92521
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic131 (2022)
Projected traffic131 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$30,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was G16 Boston RD over Small Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is G16 Boston RD over Small 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 G16 Boston RD over Small Creek carry?

About 131 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is G16 Boston RD over Small Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns G16 Boston RD over Small Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.