Rainbow RD over Elk Creek
GoodDelaware County, Iowa · 090041403 · Structure no. 000000000142302
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Other
- Steel
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 29
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rainbow RD over Elk Creek is a steel other carrying Rainbow RD over Elk Creek in Delaware County, Iowa. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 29 vehicles a day, projected to reach 29 by 2044. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rainbow RD over Elk Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rainbow RD over Elk 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Rainbow RD over Elk Creek carry?
About 29 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Rainbow RD over Elk Creek?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Rainbow RD over Elk Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.