US Bridges

Cottage Gr.Pwy over Wanatee Creek

Fair

Linn County, Iowa · 083062101 · Structure no. 000000000220761

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
864
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cottage Gr.Pwy over Wanatee Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cottage Gr.Pwy over Wanatee Creek in Linn County, Iowa. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 864 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 864 by 2044. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesCottage Gr.Pwy
CrossesWanatee Creek
Location083062101
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.99066, -91.55758
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic864 (2022)
Projected traffic864 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 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 Cottage Gr.Pwy over Wanatee Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cottage Gr.Pwy over Wanatee 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 Cottage Gr.Pwy over Wanatee Creek carry?

About 864 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Cottage Gr.Pwy over Wanatee Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Cottage Gr.Pwy over Wanatee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.