Ellis RD over Morgan Creek
FairLinn County, Iowa · 083081405 · Structure no. 000000000221061
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 129 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,403
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ellis RD over Morgan Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ellis RD over Morgan Creek in Linn County, Iowa. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1,403 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,403 by 2044. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 36 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ellis RD over Morgan Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ellis RD over Morgan 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 Ellis RD over Morgan Creek carry?
About 1,403 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ellis RD over Morgan Creek?
The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Ellis RD over Morgan Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.