US Bridges

95th Ave. over Mineral Creek

Good

Jones County, Iowa · 085023404 · Structure no. 000000000208171

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2020
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

95th Ave. over Mineral Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 95th Ave. over Mineral Creek in Jones County, Iowa. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries95th Ave.
CrossesMineral Creek
Location085023404
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJones County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.1277, -91.06342
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2020
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.7 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic10 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 95th Ave. over Mineral Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is 95th Ave. over Mineral 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 December 2020.

How much traffic does 95th Ave. over Mineral Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 95th Ave. over Mineral Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 95th Ave. over Mineral Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.