US Bridges

420th Ave. over Creek

Fair

Clinton County, Iowa · 082E63302 · Structure no. 000000000124421

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
91
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

420th Ave. over Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 420th Ave. over Creek in Clinton County, Iowa. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 6 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 91 vehicles a day, projected to reach 91 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Carries420th Ave.
CrossesCreek
Location082E63302
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.87264, -90.27703
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic91 (2022)
Projected traffic91 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 420th Ave. over Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is 420th Ave. over 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does 420th Ave. over Creek carry?

About 91 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 420th Ave. over Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 420th Ave. over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.