S 68th Ave W over Red Rock Creek
PoorJasper County, Iowa · 079203101 · Structure no. 000000000197240
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 104
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
S 68th Ave W over Red Rock Creek is a concrete slab carrying S 68th Ave W over Red Rock Creek in Jasper County, Iowa. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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.
It carries about 104 vehicles a day, projected to reach 104 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S 68th Ave W over Red Rock Creek built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.
What condition is S 68th Ave W over Red Rock 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 68th Ave W over Red Rock Creek carry?
About 104 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is S 68th Ave W over Red Rock Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns S 68th Ave W over Red Rock Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.