Birch Ave over East Soldier River
GoodCrawford County, Iowa · 084412304 · Structure no. 000000000501541
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 179 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 104
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Birch Ave over East Soldier River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Birch Ave over East Soldier River 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 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 104 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 104 by 2044. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Birch Ave over East Soldier River built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Birch Ave over East Soldier 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Birch Ave over East Soldier River carry?
About 104 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.
How long is Birch Ave over East Soldier River?
The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Birch Ave over East Soldier River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.