US Bridges

Ia 4 over Greenbrier Creek

Good

Greene County, Iowa · 0.5 Mi. S of Jct. SR E63 · Structure no. 000000000025671

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,620
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 4 over Greenbrier Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 4 over Greenbrier Creek in Greene County, Iowa. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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.

It carries about 1,620 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,620 by 2042. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesIa 4
CrossesGreenbrier Creek
Location0.5 Mi. S of Jct. SR E63
RouteState Highway 4
StateIowa
Coordinates41.87058, -94.3673
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,620 (2022)
Projected traffic1,620 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 4 over Greenbrier Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 4 over Greenbrier 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 2023.

How much traffic does Ia 4 over Greenbrier Creek carry?

About 1,620 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Ia 4 over Greenbrier Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 4 over Greenbrier Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.