US Bridges

Dean RD over Trib to Prairie Creek

Good

Linn County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000220371

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,541
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dean RD over Trib to Prairie Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Dean RD over Trib to Prairie Creek 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 2,541 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,541 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long.

CarriesDean RD
CrossesTrib to Prairie Creek
Location000000000
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.94555, -91.75099
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,541 (2021)
Projected traffic2,541 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 byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dean RD over Trib to Prairie Creek built?

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

What condition is Dean RD over Trib to Prairie 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Dean RD over Trib to Prairie Creek carry?

About 2,541 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Dean RD over Trib to Prairie Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Dean RD over Trib to Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.