185th Avenue over Elwood Creek
GoodClinton County, Iowa · 083E21624 · Structure no. 000000000124761
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 100 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 260
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
185th Avenue over Elwood Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 185th Avenue over Elwood Creek in Clinton County, Iowa. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2045. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 32 ft wide.
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 185th Avenue over Elwood Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is 185th Avenue over Elwood 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does 185th Avenue over Elwood Creek carry?
About 260 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is 185th Avenue over Elwood Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns 185th Avenue over Elwood Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.