US Bridges

Superior ST over Brewers Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000026470

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
134 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,839
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Superior ST over Brewers Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Superior ST over Brewers Creek in Hamilton County, Iowa. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 102 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 6 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 5,839 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,839 by 2044. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesSuperior ST
CrossesBrewers Creek
Location000000000
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.45689, -93.81602
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,839 (2022)
Projected traffic5,839 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Superior ST over Brewers Creek built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is Superior ST over Brewers 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Superior ST over Brewers Creek carry?

About 5,839 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Superior ST over Brewers Creek?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m).

Who owns Superior ST over Brewers Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.