US Bridges

SW Kansas Ave over Old Mans Creek

Good

Johnson County, Iowa · 079073502 · Structure no. 000000000204241

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW Kansas Ave over Old Mans Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SW Kansas Ave over Old Mans Creek in Johnson County, Iowa. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSW Kansas Ave
CrossesOld Mans Creek
Location079073502
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.60824, -91.63851
Functional classRural Local

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 rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic30 by 2043
Trucks17%
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 Kansas Ave over Old Mans Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW Kansas Ave over Old Mans 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 SW Kansas Ave over Old Mans Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SW Kansas Ave over Old Mans Creek?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SW Kansas Ave over Old Mans Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.