US Bridges

Benson ST over Branch East Long Creek

Good

Clarke County, Iowa · 071263101 · Structure no. 000000000114081

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Benson ST over Branch East Long Creek is a steel slab carrying Benson ST over Branch East Long Creek in Clarke County, Iowa. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBenson ST
CrossesBranch East Long Creek
Location071263101
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClarke County
StateIowa
Coordinates40.91143, -93.89064
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic100 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Benson ST over Branch East Long Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Benson ST over Branch East Long 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Benson ST over Branch East Long Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Benson ST over Branch East Long Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Benson ST over Branch East Long Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.