US Bridges

Rapid Creek RD over Br Rapid CR

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Johnson County, Iowa · T80N R5W 29 · Structure no. 000000000204821

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
490
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rapid Creek RD over Br Rapid CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rapid Creek RD over Br Rapid CR in Johnson County, Iowa. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 490 vehicles a day, projected to reach 490 by 2044. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRapid Creek RD
CrossesBr Rapid CR
LocationT80N R5W 29
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJohnson County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.70926, -91.45396
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic490 (2022)
Projected traffic490 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Rapid Creek RD over Br Rapid CR built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rapid Creek RD over Br Rapid CR 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Rapid Creek RD over Br Rapid CR carry?

About 490 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Rapid Creek RD over Br Rapid CR?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Rapid Creek RD over Br Rapid CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.