US Bridges

Ww Ave over Deer Creek

Good

Iowa County, Iowa · 078091102 · Structure no. 000000000187852

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ww Ave over Deer Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ww Ave over Deer Creek in Iowa County, Iowa. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWw Ave
CrossesDeer Creek
Location078091102
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyIowa County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.57036, -91.86625
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic50 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Ww Ave over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ww Ave over Deer 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 2024.

How much traffic does Ww Ave over Deer Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ww Ave over Deer Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Ww Ave over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.