Woodland Ave over Watson Creek
PoorPosted for loadHoward County, Iowa · 099143002 · Structure no. 000000000009900
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 68 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 130
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Woodland Ave over Watson Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Woodland Ave over Watson Creek in Howard County, Iowa. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2044. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Woodland Ave over Watson Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Woodland Ave over Watson Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Woodland Ave over Watson Creek carry?
About 130 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Woodland Ave over Watson Creek?
The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Woodland Ave over Watson Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.