US Bridges

Steil Lane over Creek

GoodPosted for load

Dubuque County, Iowa · 089E11006 · Structure no. 000000000147021

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Steil Lane over Creek is a steel other carrying Steil Lane over Creek in Dubuque County, Iowa. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2043. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSteil Lane
CrossesCreek
Location089E11006
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDubuque County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.53415, -90.82927
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating17.5 US tons
Inventory rating13.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2021)
Projected traffic5 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Steil Lane over Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Steil Lane over 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Steil Lane over Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Steil Lane over Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Steil Lane over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.