Franklin ST over Branch Blue Creek
GoodLinn County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000033861
- Built
- 2019
- 6 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 70 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,513
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Franklin ST over Branch Blue Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Franklin ST over Branch Blue Creek in Linn County, Iowa. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 5,513 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,513 by 2043. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Franklin ST over Branch Blue Creek built?
It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.
What condition is Franklin ST over Branch Blue 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 Franklin ST over Branch Blue Creek carry?
About 5,513 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Franklin ST over Branch Blue Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Franklin ST over Branch Blue Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.