E53 over Buttricks Creek
GoodPosted for loadGreene County, Iowa · 083301205 · Structure no. 000000000162110
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 179 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,196
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
E53 over Buttricks Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E53 over Buttricks Creek in Greene County, Iowa. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 67 years old, older 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 load restriction.
It carries about 1,196 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,196 by 2044. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E53 over Buttricks Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is E53 over Buttricks 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does E53 over Buttricks Creek carry?
About 1,196 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is E53 over Buttricks Creek?
The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns E53 over Buttricks Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.