US 52 over Duck Creek
FairJackson County, Iowa · 2.9 N of Jct. SR Z34 · Structure no. 000000000030071
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 211 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,590
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 52 over Duck Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 52 over Duck 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 6 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 1,590 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,590 by 2042. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Duck Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 52 over Duck 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 Duck Creek carry?
About 1,590 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 52 over Duck Creek?
The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 52 over Duck Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.