US Bridges

Vine ST over Apple Creek

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Linn County, Iowa · Vine ST over Apple Creek · Structure no. 000000000001631

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
583
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vine ST over Apple Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Vine ST over Apple Creek in Linn County, Iowa. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 583 vehicles a day, projected to reach 583 by 2043. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesVine ST
CrossesApple Creek
LocationVine ST over Apple Creek
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLinn County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.19456, -91.78553
Functional classRural 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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating62.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic583 (2021)
Projected traffic583 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vine ST over Apple Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vine ST over Apple 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Vine ST over Apple Creek carry?

About 583 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Vine ST over Apple Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Vine ST over Apple Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.