US Bridges

19th ST SE over Mason Creek

Good

Cerro Gordo County, Iowa · 0.1 Mile East of Kentucky · Structure no. 000000000505450

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
281
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

19th ST SE over Mason Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 19th ST SE over Mason Creek in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 281 vehicles a day, projected to reach 281 by 2044. The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries19th ST SE
CrossesMason Creek
Location0.1 Mile East of Kentucky
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.13354, -93.17897
Functional classUrban 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length49 ft (15 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic281 (2022)
Projected traffic281 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 19th ST SE over Mason Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is 19th ST SE over Mason 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 19th ST SE over Mason Creek carry?

About 281 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 19th ST SE over Mason Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns 19th ST SE over Mason Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.