US Bridges

County Road over Sugar Creek

Fair

Lee County, Iowa · 068060203 · Structure no. 000000000033351

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
193 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,530
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road over Sugar Creek in Lee County, Iowa. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 1,530 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,530 by 2043. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesSugar Creek
Location068060203
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLee County
StateIowa
Coordinates40.71894, -91.50734
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.6 US tons
Inventory rating57.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,530 (2022)
Projected traffic1,530 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road over Sugar 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does County Road over Sugar Creek carry?

About 1,530 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.