US Bridges

Local RD over Br Spruce Creek

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, Iowa · 087E43603 · Structure no. 000000000361991

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
499
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local RD over Br Spruce Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local RD over Br Spruce Creek in Jackson County, Iowa. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 499 vehicles a day, projected to reach 499 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 17 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLocal RD
CrossesBr Spruce Creek
Location087E43603
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJackson County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.30336, -90.43595
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic499 (2021)
Projected traffic499 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local RD over Br Spruce Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local RD over Br Spruce 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 Local RD over Br Spruce Creek carry?

About 499 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Local RD over Br Spruce Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Local RD over Br Spruce Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.