Third Ave over So Br Ralston Creek
PoorJohnson County, Iowa · 079061400 · Structure no. 000000000006530
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 341
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Third Ave over So Br Ralston Creek is a concrete frame carrying Third Ave over So Br Ralston Creek in Johnson County, Iowa. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 341 vehicles a day, projected to reach 341 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Third Ave over So Br Ralston Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is Third Ave over So Br Ralston 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Third Ave over So Br Ralston Creek carry?
About 341 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Third Ave over So Br Ralston Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Third Ave over So Br Ralston Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.