US Bridges

Edgewood RD over Prairie Creek & UP RR

Good

Linn County, Iowa · 082070704 · Structure no. 000000000220271

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
902 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
10,700
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Edgewood RD over Prairie Creek & UP RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Edgewood RD over Prairie Creek & UP RR in Linn County, Iowa. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 10,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,700 by 2043. The structure is 902 ft (274.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesEdgewood RD
CrossesPrairie Creek & UP RR
Location082070704
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLinn County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.93041, -91.71529
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length902 ft (274.9 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,700 (2021)
Projected traffic10,700 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Edgewood RD over Prairie Creek & UP RR built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Edgewood RD over Prairie Creek & UP RR 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Edgewood RD over Prairie Creek & UP RR carry?

About 10,700 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Edgewood RD over Prairie Creek & UP RR?

The structure is 902 ft (274.9 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Edgewood RD over Prairie Creek & UP RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.