Main St-Fox Ave over Honey Creek
PoorPosted for loadClayton County, Iowa · 092052522 · Structure no. 000000000007320
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 84 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 47
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Main St-Fox Ave over Honey Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Main St-Fox Ave over Honey Creek in Clayton County, Iowa. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 47 vehicles a day, projected to reach 47 by 2043. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Main St-Fox Ave over Honey Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.
What condition is Main St-Fox Ave over Honey Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Main St-Fox Ave over Honey Creek carry?
About 47 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Main St-Fox Ave over Honey Creek?
The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Main St-Fox Ave over Honey Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.