US Bridges

Ave C over Cc RR

Fair

Crawford County, Iowa · 083391102 · Structure no. 000000000003621

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
149 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,158
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave C over Cc RR is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Ave C over Cc RR in Crawford County, Iowa. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 7,158 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,158 by 2044. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAve C
CrossesCc RR
Location083391102
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCrawford County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.02159, -95.36219
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,158 (2022)
Projected traffic7,158 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$17,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ave C over Cc RR built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave C over Cc RR 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Ave C over Cc RR carry?

About 7,158 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ave C over Cc RR?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Ave C over Cc RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.