US Bridges

Alburnett RD over Dry Creek

Good

Linn County, Iowa · 085073608 · Structure no. 000000000222471

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,895
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alburnett RD over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Alburnett RD over Dry 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,895 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,895 by 2044. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesAlburnett RD
CrossesDry Creek
Location085073608
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.12496, -91.61895
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,895 (2022)
Projected traffic1,895 by 2044
Trucks11%
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 Alburnett RD over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alburnett 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 Alburnett RD over Dry Creek carry?

About 1,895 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Alburnett RD over Dry Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Alburnett RD over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.