US Bridges

Garber RD over Miners Creek

Good

Clayton County, Iowa · T92NR2WS20NE · Structure no. 000000000005731

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,259
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garber RD over Miners Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Garber RD over Miners Creek in Clayton County, Iowa. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 1,259 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,259 by 2043. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesGarber RD
CrossesMiners Creek
LocationT92NR2WS20NE
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.77014, -91.10167
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,259 (2022)
Projected traffic1,259 by 2043
Trucks7%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Garber RD over Miners Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Garber RD over Miners 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Garber RD over Miners Creek carry?

About 1,259 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Garber RD over Miners Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Garber RD over Miners Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.