US Bridges

Spruce Ave over Rose Creek

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Cerro Gordo County, Iowa · 0.4 MI N of B15 · Structure no. 000000000106481

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
79
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spruce Ave over Rose Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Spruce Ave over Rose Creek in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 79 vehicles a day, projected to reach 79 by 2044. The structure is 114 ft (34.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSpruce Ave
CrossesRose Creek
Location0.4 MI N of B15
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCerro Gordo County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.24671, -93.14156
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length114 ft (34.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic79 (2022)
Projected traffic79 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spruce Ave over Rose Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spruce Ave over Rose 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Spruce Ave over Rose Creek carry?

About 79 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Spruce Ave over Rose Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Spruce Ave over Rose Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.