US Bridges

Vista RD over Hoosier Creek

Fair

Linn County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000004591

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
113
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vista RD over Hoosier Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Vista RD over Hoosier Creek in Linn County, Iowa. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 113 vehicles a day, projected to reach 113 by 2043. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesVista RD
CrossesHoosier Creek
Location000000000
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLinn County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.87157, -91.5885
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.2 US tons
Inventory rating58.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic113 (2021)
Projected traffic113 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$250,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vista RD over Hoosier Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vista RD over Hoosier 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 Vista RD over Hoosier Creek carry?

About 113 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Vista RD over Hoosier Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Vista RD over Hoosier Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.