US Bridges

E35 L Ave over Miller Creek

Good

Crawford County, Iowa · .57 E NW Cor 32-84-37 · Structure no. 000000000128671

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
89
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E35 L Ave over Miller Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E35 L Ave over Miller Creek in Crawford County, Iowa. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 89 vehicles a day, projected to reach 89 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesE35 L Ave
CrossesMiller Creek
Location.57 E NW Cor 32-84-37
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.05002, -95.17793
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic89 (2022)
Projected traffic89 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 E35 L Ave over Miller Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is E35 L Ave 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does E35 L Ave over Miller Creek carry?

About 89 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is E35 L Ave over Miller Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns E35 L Ave over Miller Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.