US 52 over Pincham Hollow Creek
FairJackson County, Iowa · 0.4 Mi. S of Jct. SR Z34 · Structure no. 000000000030041
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 71 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 920
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 52 over Pincham Hollow Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 52 over Pincham Hollow Creek in Jackson County, Iowa. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 920 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 920 by 2042. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 52 over Pincham Hollow Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 52 over Pincham Hollow 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does US 52 over Pincham Hollow Creek carry?
About 920 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is US 52 over Pincham Hollow Creek?
The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 52 over Pincham Hollow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.