US Bridges

E. Ohio ST over Brewer Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000012261

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
393
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. Ohio ST over Brewer Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E. Ohio ST over Brewer Creek in Hamilton County, Iowa. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 393 vehicles a day, projected to reach 393 by 2044. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesE. Ohio ST
CrossesBrewer Creek
Location000000000
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.4593, -93.81176
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic393 (2022)
Projected traffic393 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 E. Ohio ST over Brewer Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. Ohio ST over Brewer 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does E. Ohio ST over Brewer Creek carry?

About 393 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is E. Ohio ST over Brewer Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns E. Ohio ST over Brewer Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.