US Bridges

M27 (130th Ave) over Stony Creek

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Dickinson County, Iowa · 098382202 · Structure no. 000000000144981

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,008
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

M27 (130th Ave) over Stony Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying M27 (130th Ave) over Stony Creek in Dickinson County, Iowa. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 1,008 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,008 by 2044. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesM27 (130th Ave)
CrossesStony Creek
Location098382202
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDickinson County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.29385, -95.32862
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,008 (2021)
Projected traffic1,008 by 2044
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was M27 (130th Ave) over Stony Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is M27 (130th Ave) over Stony 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does M27 (130th Ave) over Stony Creek carry?

About 1,008 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is M27 (130th Ave) over Stony Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns M27 (130th Ave) over Stony Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.