Urbana RD over West Blue Creek
FairLinn County, Iowa · 085080607 · Structure no. 000000000222511
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 195 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,257
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Urbana RD over West Blue Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Urbana RD over West Blue Creek in Linn County, Iowa. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 1,257 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,257 by 2044. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 31 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Urbana RD over West Blue Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Urbana RD over West Blue 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 Urbana RD over West Blue Creek carry?
About 1,257 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Urbana RD over West Blue Creek?
The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Urbana RD over West Blue Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.