US Bridges

Moorehead Ave over Odebolt Creek

Good

Ida County, Iowa · 087401400 · Structure no. 000000000006201

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
179 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,873
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moorehead Ave over Odebolt Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Moorehead Ave over Odebolt Creek in Ida County, Iowa. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,873 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,873 by 2043. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMoorehead Ave
CrossesOdebolt Creek
Location087401400
RouteCity Street 0
CountyIda County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.34739, -95.46982
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,873 (2021)
Projected traffic4,873 by 2043
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 Moorehead Ave over Odebolt Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moorehead Ave over Odebolt 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 2023.

How much traffic does Moorehead Ave over Odebolt Creek carry?

About 4,873 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Moorehead Ave over Odebolt Creek?

The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Moorehead Ave over Odebolt Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.