Mentzer RD over Dry Creek
GoodLinn County, Iowa · O80000510 · Structure no. 000000000009961
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 103 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,860
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mentzer RD over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mentzer RD over Dry Creek in Linn 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,860 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,860 by 2043. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mentzer RD over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mentzer RD 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Mentzer RD over Dry Creek carry?
About 1,860 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Mentzer RD over Dry Creek?
The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Mentzer RD over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.