185th ST over Crane Creek
GoodHoward County, Iowa · 097120605 · Structure no. 000000000028841
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 147 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 412
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
185th ST over Crane Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 185th ST over Crane Creek in Howard County, Iowa. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 412 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 412 by 2043. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 185th ST over Crane Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is 185th ST over Crane 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does 185th ST over Crane Creek carry?
About 412 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is 185th ST over Crane Creek?
The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns 185th ST over Crane Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.