US Bridges

Ia 212 over Honey Creek

Fair

Iowa County, Iowa · 5.4 Mi. E of Jct. Ia 21 · Structure no. 000000000029601

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
179 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,180
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 212 over Honey Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 212 over Honey Creek in Iowa County, Iowa. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 5 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 1,180 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,180 by 2043. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesIa 212
CrossesHoney Creek
Location5.4 Mi. E of Jct. Ia 21
RouteState Highway 212
CountyIowa County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.81793, -92.2028
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,180 (2022)
Projected traffic1,180 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ia 212 over Honey Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 212 over Honey 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Ia 212 over Honey Creek carry?

About 1,180 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ia 212 over Honey Creek?

The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 212 over Honey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.