US Bridges

Wright Bros Blv over Hoosier Creek

Fair

Linn County, Iowa · 082072603 · Structure no. 000000000220311

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,728
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wright Bros Blv over Hoosier Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Wright Bros Blv over Hoosier 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 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 1,728 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,728 by 2044. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesWright Bros Blv
CrossesHoosier Creek
Location082072603
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.89002, -91.61994
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating66.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,728 (2022)
Projected traffic1,728 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wright Bros Blv over Hoosier Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wright Bros Blv over Hoosier 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Wright Bros Blv over Hoosier Creek carry?

About 1,728 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Wright Bros Blv over Hoosier Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Wright Bros Blv over Hoosier Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.