US Bridges

H Ave over Branch Wolf Creek

Good

Grundy County, Iowa · 086173004 · Structure no. 000000000163592

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

H Ave over Branch Wolf Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying H Ave over Branch Wolf Creek in Grundy County, Iowa. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 29 vehicles a day, projected to reach 29 by 2043. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesH Ave
CrossesBranch Wolf Creek
Location086173004
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.23119, -92.88517
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29 (2022)
Projected traffic29 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was H Ave over Branch Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is H Ave over Branch Wolf 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does H Ave over Branch Wolf Creek carry?

About 29 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is H Ave over Branch Wolf Creek?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns H Ave over Branch Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.