US Bridges

7th ST over Badger Creek

Good

Ida County, Iowa · 087402305 · Structure no. 000000000006161

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
470
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

7th ST over Badger Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 7th ST over Badger Creek in Ida County, Iowa. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 470 vehicles a day, projected to reach 470 by 2044. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries7th ST
CrossesBadger Creek
Location087402305
RouteCity Street 0
CountyIda County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.33903, -95.47482
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic470 (2022)
Projected traffic470 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 7th ST over Badger Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is 7th ST over Badger 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does 7th ST over Badger Creek carry?

About 470 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 7th ST over Badger Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns 7th ST over Badger Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.