US Bridges

M 21 (v Ave) over Pitcher Creek

Good

Cherokee County, Iowa · 090390302 · Structure no. 000000000107001

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
390
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 21 (v Ave) over Pitcher Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying M 21 (v Ave) over Pitcher Creek in Cherokee 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 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 390 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesM 21 (v Ave)
CrossesPitcher Creek
Location090390302
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCherokee County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.63844, -95.44707
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2022)
Projected traffic390 by 2043
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was M 21 (v Ave) over Pitcher Creek built?

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

What condition is M 21 (v Ave) over Pitcher 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does M 21 (v Ave) over Pitcher Creek carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is M 21 (v Ave) over Pitcher Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns M 21 (v Ave) over Pitcher Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.