Fir Ave over Crane Creek
GoodHoward County, Iowa · 099140102 · Structure no. 000000000183301
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2021
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 29
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fir Ave over Crane Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Fir Ave over Crane Creek in Howard County, Iowa. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 29 vehicles a day, projected to reach 29 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fir Ave over Crane Creek built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fir Ave 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 March 2021.
How much traffic does Fir Ave over Crane Creek carry?
About 29 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Fir Ave over Crane Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).
Who owns Fir Ave over Crane Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.