US Bridges

E Burlington Ave over West Crow Creek

Poor

Jefferson County, Iowa · 072093002 · Structure no. 000000000031340

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Burlington Ave over West Crow Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying E Burlington Ave over West Crow Creek in Jefferson County, Iowa. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2043. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesE Burlington Ave
CrossesWest Crow Creek
Location072093002
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.00527, -91.94226
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.1 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2022)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Burlington Ave over West Crow Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Burlington Ave over West Crow 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does E Burlington Ave over West Crow Creek carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is E Burlington Ave over West Crow Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns E Burlington Ave over West Crow Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.