H40 Sperry RD over Yellow Spring Creek
GoodDes Moines County, Iowa · 071020803 · Structure no. 000000000143501
- Built
- 2019
- 6 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 83 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 227
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
H40 Sperry RD over Yellow Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying H40 Sperry RD over Yellow Spring Creek in Des Moines County, Iowa. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 227 vehicles a day, projected to reach 227 by 2043. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 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 H40 Sperry RD over Yellow Spring Creek built?
It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.
What condition is H40 Sperry RD over Yellow Spring 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 September 2022.
How much traffic does H40 Sperry RD over Yellow Spring Creek carry?
About 227 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is H40 Sperry RD over Yellow Spring Creek?
The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns H40 Sperry RD over Yellow Spring Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.