US Bridges

W 4th ST S over Sewer Creek

Good

Jasper County, Iowa · 079191002 · Structure no. 000000000196891

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
187
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 4th ST S over Sewer Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W 4th ST S over Sewer Creek in Jasper County, Iowa. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 187 vehicles a day, projected to reach 187 by 2043. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesW 4th ST S
CrossesSewer Creek
Location079191002
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJasper County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.66087, -93.05811
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 36 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic187 (2022)
Projected traffic187 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W 4th ST S over Sewer Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 4th ST S over Sewer Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2022.

How much traffic does W 4th ST S over Sewer Creek carry?

About 187 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is W 4th ST S over Sewer Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns W 4th ST S over Sewer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.