US Bridges

M56 370th ST over Miller Creek

Good

Crawford County, Iowa · 0.02 S NW Cor Sec 3 Haye · Structure no. 000000000127211

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

M56 370th ST over Miller Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M56 370th ST over Miller Creek in Crawford County, Iowa. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesM56 370th ST
CrossesMiller Creek
Location0.02 S NW Cor Sec 3 Haye
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.03606, -95.1498
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating32.4 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2022)
Projected traffic15 by 2043
Trucks13%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was M56 370th ST over Miller Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is M56 370th ST over Miller 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does M56 370th ST over Miller Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is M56 370th ST over Miller Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns M56 370th ST over Miller Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.