US Bridges

Cosgrove RD over Old Mans Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Iowa · 078080210 · Structure no. 000000000203671

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
119 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
61
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cosgrove RD over Old Mans Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Cosgrove RD over Old Mans Creek in Johnson County, Iowa. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 61 vehicles a day, projected to reach 61 by 2043. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 26 ft wide.

CarriesCosgrove RD
CrossesOld Mans Creek
Location078080210
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.59839, -91.73662
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating43.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61 (2021)
Projected traffic61 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cosgrove RD over Old Mans Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cosgrove RD 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 Cosgrove RD over Old Mans Creek carry?

About 61 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Cosgrove RD over Old Mans Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Cosgrove RD over Old Mans Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.