US Bridges

Horseshoe RD over Steeles Creek

FairPosted for load

Clayton County, Iowa · 091042605 · Structure no. 000000000118430

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
59
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Horseshoe RD over Steeles Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Horseshoe RD over Steeles Creek in Clayton County, Iowa. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 59 vehicles a day, projected to reach 59 by 2044. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesHorseshoe RD
CrossesSteeles Creek
Location091042605
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClayton County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.66722, -91.28479
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59 (2022)
Projected traffic59 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Horseshoe RD over Steeles Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Horseshoe RD over Steeles Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Horseshoe RD over Steeles Creek carry?

About 59 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Horseshoe RD over Steeles Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Horseshoe RD over Steeles Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.