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F28 (baker Ave) over Gower Creek

Good

Cedar County, Iowa · 080040502 · Structure no. 000000000103171

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
968
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

F28 (baker Ave) over Gower Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying F28 (baker Ave) over Gower Creek in Cedar County, Iowa. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 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 968 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 968 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesF28 (baker Ave)
CrossesGower Creek
Location080040502
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCedar County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.76991, -91.34504
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic968 (2022)
Projected traffic968 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was F28 (baker Ave) over Gower Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is F28 (baker Ave) over Gower 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 2023.

How much traffic does F28 (baker Ave) over Gower Creek carry?

About 968 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is F28 (baker Ave) over Gower Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns F28 (baker Ave) over Gower Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.