US Bridges

FM SW Angle Ave over Deer Creek

Good

Johnson County, Iowa · 078083209 · Structure no. 000000000203811

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM SW Angle Ave over Deer Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM SW Angle Ave over Deer Creek in Johnson County, Iowa. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2043. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFM SW Angle Ave
CrossesDeer Creek
Location078083209
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.52518, -91.80065
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2022)
Projected traffic140 by 2043
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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 FM SW Angle Ave over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM SW Angle Ave over Deer Creek 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does FM SW Angle Ave over Deer Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is FM SW Angle Ave over Deer Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FM SW Angle Ave over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.