US Bridges

CO Home RD over Dry Creek

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Linn County, Iowa · Cty Home RD over Dry CR · Structure no. 000000000221561

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,285
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Home RD over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CO Home RD over Dry Creek in Linn County, Iowa. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,285 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,285 by 2044. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCO Home RD
CrossesDry Creek
LocationCty Home RD over Dry CR
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLinn County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.09481, -91.63842
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,285 (2022)
Projected traffic6,285 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Home RD over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Home RD over Dry 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CO Home RD over Dry Creek carry?

About 6,285 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CO Home RD over Dry Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns CO Home RD over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.