Richards DR over Dry Creek
PoorPosted for loadLee County, Iowa · 067040500 · Structure no. 000000000005240
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 57 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,012
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Richards DR over Dry Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Richards DR over Dry Creek in Lee County, Iowa. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,012 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,012 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Richards DR over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is Richards DR over Dry Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Richards DR over Dry Creek carry?
About 2,012 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Richards DR over Dry Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Richards DR over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.