US Bridges

Norwood Ave over Honey Creek

FairPosted for load

Harrison County, Iowa · 078433306 · Structure no. 000000000177631

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Norwood Ave over Honey Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Norwood Ave over Honey Creek in Harrison County, Iowa. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 125 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2044. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesNorwood Ave
CrossesHoney Creek
Location078433306
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.50805, -95.79883
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating22 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2022)
Projected traffic5 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Norwood Ave over Honey Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Norwood Ave over Honey 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Norwood Ave over Honey Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Norwood Ave over Honey Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Norwood Ave over Honey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.