S 104th Ave E over Little Elk Creek
PoorPosted for loadJasper County, Iowa · 078182303 · Structure no. 000000000195410
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
S 104th Ave E over Little Elk Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S 104th Ave E over Little Elk Creek in Jasper County, Iowa. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 93 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S 104th Ave E over Little Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is S 104th Ave E over Little Elk Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does S 104th Ave E over Little Elk Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is S 104th Ave E over Little Elk Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns S 104th Ave E over Little Elk Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.