Ireland Avenue over Clear Creek
GoodJohnson County, Iowa · 080073304 · Structure no. 000000000205071
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2021
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 128 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,339
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ireland Avenue over Clear Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ireland Avenue over Clear Creek in Johnson County, Iowa. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 8,339 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,339 by 2042. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ireland Avenue over Clear Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ireland Avenue over Clear 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 April 2021.
How much traffic does Ireland Avenue over Clear Creek carry?
About 8,339 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Ireland Avenue over Clear Creek?
The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Ireland Avenue over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.