42nd St. over S Fork Walnut Creek
FairJones County, Iowa · 083041805 · Structure no. 000000000206821
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 59
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
42nd St. over S Fork Walnut Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 42nd St. over S Fork Walnut Creek in Jones County, Iowa. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 59 vehicles a day, projected to reach 59 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 42nd St. over S Fork Walnut Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is 42nd St. over S Fork Walnut 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does 42nd St. over S Fork Walnut Creek carry?
About 59 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is 42nd St. over S Fork Walnut Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns 42nd St. over S Fork Walnut Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.