S 54th Ave E over Elk Creek
PoorPosted for loadJasper County, Iowa · 079182103 · Structure no. 000000000196671
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 48
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
S 54th Ave E over Elk Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S 54th Ave E over Elk Creek in Jasper County, Iowa. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 3 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 48 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 54th Ave E over Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is S 54th Ave E over 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 2024.
How much traffic does S 54th Ave E over Elk Creek carry?
About 48 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is S 54th Ave E over Elk Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns S 54th Ave E over Elk Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.