US Bridges

Seven Sis RD over Hoosier Creek

Good

Johnson County, Iowa · 081060507 · Structure no. 000000000205451

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
90 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
92
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Seven Sis RD over Hoosier Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Seven Sis RD over Hoosier Creek in Johnson County, Iowa. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 92 vehicles a day, projected to reach 92 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSeven Sis RD
CrossesHoosier Creek
Location081060507
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.86033, -91.57913
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92 (2021)
Projected traffic92 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Seven Sis RD over Hoosier Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Seven Sis RD over Hoosier 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 2023.

How much traffic does Seven Sis RD over Hoosier Creek carry?

About 92 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Seven Sis RD over Hoosier Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Seven Sis RD over Hoosier Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.