US Bridges

Y54 (230th Ave) over Small Creek

Good

Clinton County, Iowa · 082E32902 · Structure no. 000000000123611

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Y54 (230th Ave) over Small Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Y54 (230th Ave) over Small Creek in Clinton County, Iowa. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 360 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2044. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesY54 (230th Ave)
CrossesSmall Creek
Location082E32902
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.88111, -90.64563
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2022)
Projected traffic360 by 2044
Trucks10%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Y54 (230th Ave) over Small Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Y54 (230th Ave) over Small 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Y54 (230th Ave) over Small Creek carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Y54 (230th Ave) over Small Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Y54 (230th Ave) over Small Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.