US Bridges

180th Ave over Lindsey Creek

Fair

Delaware County, Iowa · 090053302 · Structure no. 000000000142661

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,030
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

180th Ave over Lindsey Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 180th Ave over Lindsey Creek in Delaware County, Iowa. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,030 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,030 by 2043. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries180th Ave
CrossesLindsey Creek
Location090053302
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDelaware County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.56844, -91.44983
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.6 US tons
Inventory rating58.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,030 (2022)
Projected traffic1,030 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 180th Ave over Lindsey Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is 180th Ave over Lindsey Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does 180th Ave over Lindsey Creek carry?

About 1,030 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is 180th Ave over Lindsey Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 180th Ave over Lindsey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.