US Bridges

175th ST over Br Crane Creek

Good

Howard County, Iowa · 098123103 · Structure no. 000000000182281

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
59
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

175th ST over Br Crane Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 175th ST over Br Crane Creek in Howard County, Iowa. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 59 vehicles a day, projected to reach 59 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Carries175th ST
CrossesBr Crane Creek
Location098123103
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.26234, -92.30804
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59 (2022)
Projected traffic59 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 175th ST over Br Crane Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is 175th ST over Br 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 2024.

How much traffic does 175th ST over Br Crane Creek carry?

About 59 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 175th ST over Br Crane Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 175th ST over Br Crane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.