SW Observty Ave over Old Mans Creek
FairJohnson County, Iowa · 078062105 · Structure no. 000000000203255
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 229 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 290
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
SW Observty Ave over Old Mans Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SW Observty Ave over Old Mans Creek in Johnson County, Iowa. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 6 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2043. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 SW Observty Ave over Old Mans Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is SW Observty Ave over Old Mans 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does SW Observty Ave over Old Mans Creek carry?
About 290 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SW Observty Ave over Old Mans Creek?
The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SW Observty Ave over Old Mans Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.