US Bridges

Linn-Johnson RD over Cherry Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Iowa · 081080101 · Structure no. 000000000364445

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Linn-Johnson RD over Cherry Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Linn-Johnson RD over Cherry Creek in Johnson County, Iowa. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 25 ft wide.

CarriesLinn-Johnson RD
CrossesCherry Creek
Location081080101
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.862, -91.72454
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating43.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2022)
Projected traffic80 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Linn-Johnson RD over Cherry Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Linn-Johnson RD over Cherry 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Linn-Johnson RD over Cherry Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Linn-Johnson RD over Cherry Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Linn-Johnson RD over Cherry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.