US Bridges

Meadow ST over Ralston Creek S. Branch

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Johnson County, Iowa · 079061300 · Structure no. 000000000006561

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
754
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meadow ST over Ralston Creek S. Branch is a concrete slab carrying Meadow ST over Ralston Creek S. Branch in Johnson County, Iowa. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 754 vehicles a day, projected to reach 754 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMeadow ST
CrossesRalston Creek S. Branch
Location079061300
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJohnson County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.65315, -91.49537
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic754 (2022)
Projected traffic754 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$17,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Meadow ST over Ralston Creek S. Branch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meadow ST over Ralston Creek S. Branch 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Meadow ST over Ralston Creek S. Branch carry?

About 754 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Meadow ST over Ralston Creek S. Branch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Meadow ST over Ralston Creek S. Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.