US Bridges

W40 Germanville RD over Burr Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Iowa · 073080806 · Structure no. 000000000201851

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W40 Germanville RD over Burr Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying W40 Germanville RD over Burr Creek in Jefferson County, Iowa. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2043. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesW40 Germanville RD
CrossesBurr Creek
Location073080806
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.13674, -91.80216
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2022)
Projected traffic350 by 2043
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 W40 Germanville RD over Burr Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is W40 Germanville RD over Burr 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does W40 Germanville RD over Burr Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is W40 Germanville RD over Burr Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns W40 Germanville RD over Burr Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.