US Bridges

Springville RD over Abbe Creek

Fair

Linn County, Iowa · 082050302 · Structure no. 000000000219930

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
845
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Springville RD over Abbe Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Springville RD over Abbe Creek in Linn County, Iowa. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 65 years old, older 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 845 vehicles a day, projected to reach 845 by 2044. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesSpringville RD
CrossesAbbe Creek
Location082050302
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.93799, -91.42431
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic845 (2022)
Projected traffic845 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Springville RD over Abbe Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Springville RD over Abbe 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Springville RD over Abbe Creek carry?

About 845 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Springville RD over Abbe Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Springville RD over Abbe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.