US Bridges

US 52 over Beaver Creek

Good

Jackson County, Iowa · 3.1 Mi. N of Jct. Ia 64 · Structure no. 000000000029981

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
930
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 over Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 52 over Beaver Creek in Jackson County, Iowa. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 930 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 930 by 2042. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesUS 52
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location3.1 Mi. N of Jct. Ia 64
RouteU.S. Route 52
StateIowa
Coordinates42.1115, -90.20779
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic930 (2022)
Projected traffic930 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 US 52 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 52 over Beaver 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 US 52 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 930 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 52 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.