Sawyer RD over Buffalo Creek
FairLinn County, Iowa · 085050505 · Structure no. 000000000221910
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 152 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sawyer RD over Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sawyer RD over Buffalo Creek in Linn County, Iowa. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2044. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sawyer RD over Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sawyer RD over Buffalo 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 Sawyer RD over Buffalo Creek carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Sawyer RD over Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Sawyer RD over Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.