Y Ave over Creek
FairFayette County, Iowa · 091101904 · Structure no. 000000000149950
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 962
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Y Ave over Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Y Ave over Creek in Fayette County, Iowa. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 60 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 962 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 962 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Y Ave over Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Y Ave over 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Y Ave over Creek carry?
About 962 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is Y Ave over Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Y Ave over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.