W Blue RD over West Blue Creek
GoodLinn County, Iowa · W Blue RD T86N R8W 30 · Structure no. 000000000365625
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 88 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
W Blue RD over West Blue Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying W Blue RD over West Blue 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 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2044. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was W Blue RD over West Blue Creek built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is W Blue RD over West Blue 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 W Blue RD over West Blue Creek carry?
About 70 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is W Blue RD over West Blue Creek?
The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns W Blue RD over West Blue Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.