US Bridges

E16 Sawyer RD over Heaton Creek

Good

Linn County, Iowa · T85N R06W 2 · Structure no. 000000000222081

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,768
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E16 Sawyer RD over Heaton Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying E16 Sawyer RD over Heaton Creek in Linn County, Iowa. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 1,768 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,768 by 2044. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesE16 Sawyer RD
CrossesHeaton Creek
LocationT85N R06W 2
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.20246, -91.50497
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,768 (2022)
Projected traffic1,768 by 2044
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 E16 Sawyer RD over Heaton Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is E16 Sawyer RD over Heaton 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 E16 Sawyer RD over Heaton Creek carry?

About 1,768 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is E16 Sawyer RD over Heaton Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns E16 Sawyer RD over Heaton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.