H45 Elk ST over Branch Long Creek
GoodClarke County, Iowa · 071271703 · Structure no. 000000000114211
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 123 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
H45 Elk ST over Branch Long Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying H45 Elk ST over Branch 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2043. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was H45 Elk ST over Branch Long Creek built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is H45 Elk ST over Branch 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 H45 Elk ST over Branch Long Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is H45 Elk ST over Branch Long Creek?
The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns H45 Elk ST over Branch Long Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.