US Bridges

Ia 136 over Elwood Creek

Fair

Clinton County, Iowa · 3.1 Mi. N of Jct. US 61 · Structure no. 000000000021140

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 136 over Elwood Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 136 over Elwood Creek in Clinton County, Iowa. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2044. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesIa 136
CrossesElwood Creek
Location3.1 Mi. N of Jct. US 61
RouteState Highway 136
CountyClinton County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.00375, -90.71794
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2022)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ia 136 over Elwood Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 136 over Elwood 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Ia 136 over Elwood Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Ia 136 over Elwood Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 136 over Elwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.