Local 70th ST over Crane Creek
FairHoward County, Iowa · 099141201 · Structure no. 000000000183371
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 83 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 47
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local 70th ST over Crane Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Local 70th ST over Crane Creek in Howard County, Iowa. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 47 vehicles a day, projected to reach 47 by 2044. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Local 70th ST over Crane Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local 70th ST over Crane 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Local 70th ST over Crane Creek carry?
About 47 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local 70th ST over Crane Creek?
The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Local 70th ST over Crane Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.