US Bridges

Main ST E over Division Creek

Fair

Jones County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000000280

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,776
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main ST E over Division Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Main ST E over Division Creek in Jones County, Iowa. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 years old, older 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 5 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 3,776 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,776 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 23 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMain ST E
CrossesDivision Creek
Location000000000
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJones County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.10834, -91.27715
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,776 (2022)
Projected traffic3,776 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Main ST E over Division Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main ST E over Division 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Main ST E over Division Creek carry?

About 3,776 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Main ST E over Division Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Main ST E over Division Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.