US Bridges

Jade Ave over Br of Crane Creek

Good

Howard County, Iowa · 099132702 · Structure no. 000000000364905

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
44
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jade Ave over Br of Crane Creek is a steel culvert carrying Jade Ave over Br of Crane Creek in Howard County, Iowa. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 44 vehicles a day, projected to reach 44 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesJade Ave
CrossesBr of Crane Creek
Location099132702
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHoward County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.36212, -92.37635
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 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44 (2022)
Projected traffic44 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jade Ave over Br of Crane Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jade Ave over Br of 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 2021.

How much traffic does Jade Ave over Br of Crane Creek carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Jade Ave over Br of Crane Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m).

Who owns Jade Ave over Br of Crane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.