US Bridges

Ave I over Dry Creek

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Lee County, Iowa · 067040500 · Structure no. 000000000005221

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
724
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave I over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ave I over Dry Creek in Lee County, Iowa. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 724 vehicles a day, projected to reach 724 by 2043. The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAve I
CrossesDry Creek
Location067040500
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLee County
StateIowa
Coordinates40.6297, -91.34566
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length81 ft (24.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic724 (2022)
Projected traffic724 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ave I over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave I over Dry 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Ave I over Dry Creek carry?

About 724 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ave I over Dry Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Ave I over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.