US Bridges

N Augusta Ave over Hurtzell Run Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000031881

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,478
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Augusta Ave over Hurtzell Run Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying N Augusta Ave over Hurtzell Run Creek in Johnson County, Iowa. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,478 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,478 by 2043. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN Augusta Ave
CrossesHurtzell Run Creek
Location000000000
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJohnson County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.72236, -91.79066
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,478 (2021)
Projected traffic1,478 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Augusta Ave over Hurtzell Run Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Augusta Ave over Hurtzell Run Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does N Augusta Ave over Hurtzell Run Creek carry?

About 1,478 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is N Augusta Ave over Hurtzell Run Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns N Augusta Ave over Hurtzell Run Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.