US Bridges

Grand Ave over Sugar Creek

Good

Dallas County, Iowa · EB Grand Ave O Sugarcreek · Structure no. 000000000505715

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
212 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grand Ave over Sugar Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grand Ave over Sugar Creek in Dallas County, Iowa. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGrand Ave
CrossesSugar Creek
LocationEB Grand Ave O Sugarcreek
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.53629, -93.83632
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Grand Ave over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grand Ave over Sugar 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Grand Ave over Sugar Creek carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Grand Ave over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Grand Ave over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.