US Bridges

SW Blk Diamond over Old Womans Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Iowa · 079072705 · Structure no. 000000000204191

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
650
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW Blk Diamond over Old Womans Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SW Blk Diamond over Old Womans Creek in Johnson County, Iowa. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2043. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSW Blk Diamond
CrossesOld Womans Creek
Location079072705
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.61853, -91.65364
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2021)
Projected traffic650 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SW Blk Diamond over Old Womans Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW Blk Diamond over Old Womans 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SW Blk Diamond over Old Womans Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SW Blk Diamond over Old Womans Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SW Blk Diamond over Old Womans Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.