R16 Birch Ave over Buffalo Creek
GoodHancock County, Iowa · 097260502 · Structure no. 000000000174351
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2021
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 83 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 41
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
R16 Birch Ave over Buffalo Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying R16 Birch Ave over Buffalo Creek in Hancock County, Iowa. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 41 vehicles a day, projected to reach 41 by 2043. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was R16 Birch Ave over Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is R16 Birch Ave over Buffalo 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 2021.
How much traffic does R16 Birch Ave over Buffalo Creek carry?
About 41 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is R16 Birch Ave over Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns R16 Birch Ave over Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.