US Bridges

W Grant ST over E Blue Creek

Fair

Linn County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000011671

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,753
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Grant ST over E Blue Creek is a concrete slab carrying W Grant ST over E Blue Creek in Linn County, Iowa. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 1,753 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,753 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesW Grant ST
CrossesE Blue Creek
Location000000000
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLinn County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.28393, -91.78471
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,753 (2021)
Projected traffic1,753 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 W Grant ST over E Blue Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Grant ST over E Blue 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 W Grant ST over E Blue Creek carry?

About 1,753 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is W Grant ST over E Blue Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns W Grant ST over E Blue Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.