Camp Cardinal R over Clear Creek
GoodJohnson County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000501481
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 167 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,800
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Camp Cardinal R over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Camp Cardinal R over Clear Creek in Johnson County, Iowa. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 9,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,800 by 2043. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Camp Cardinal R over Clear Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Camp Cardinal R 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Camp Cardinal R over Clear Creek carry?
About 9,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Camp Cardinal R over Clear Creek?
The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Camp Cardinal R over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.