US Bridges

Ia 187 over Brush Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Iowa · 0.5 Mi. W of Jct. SR W51 · Structure no. 000000000024800

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 187 over Brush Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 187 over Brush Creek in Fayette County, Iowa. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 89 years old, older 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 5 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2042. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesIa 187
CrossesBrush Creek
Location0.5 Mi. W of Jct. SR W51
RouteState Highway 187
CountyFayette County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.75178, -91.67799
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2022)
Projected traffic700 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Ia 187 over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Ia 187 over Brush 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Ia 187 over Brush Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Ia 187 over Brush Creek?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 187 over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.