172nd Street over Roberts Creek
GoodClayton County, Iowa · 094050703 · Structure no. 000000000120462
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 100 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 26
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
172nd Street over Roberts Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 172nd Street over Roberts Creek in Clayton County, Iowa. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 26 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 26 by 2044. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 172nd Street over Roberts Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is 172nd Street over Roberts 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does 172nd Street over Roberts Creek carry?
About 26 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is 172nd Street over Roberts Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns 172nd Street over Roberts Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.