US Bridges

100th St. over N Branch of Elk River

Good

Clinton County, Iowa · 083E60405 · Structure no. 000000000125611

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
59
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

100th St. over N Branch of Elk River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 100th St. over N Branch of Elk River in Clinton County, Iowa. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 59 vehicles a day, projected to reach 59 by 2044. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries100th St.
CrossesN Branch of Elk River
Location083E60405
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.03338, -90.26025
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59 (2022)
Projected traffic59 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 100th St. over N Branch of Elk River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is 100th St. over N Branch of Elk River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does 100th St. over N Branch of Elk River carry?

About 59 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 100th St. over N Branch of Elk River?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 100th St. over N Branch of Elk River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.