273rd ST over Rock Creek
GoodCedar County, Iowa · 080033603 · Structure no. 000000000103141
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 153 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
273rd ST over Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 273rd ST over Rock Creek in Cedar County, Iowa. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 273rd ST over Rock Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is 273rd ST over Rock 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does 273rd ST over Rock Creek carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is 273rd ST over Rock Creek?
The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns 273rd ST over Rock Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.