FM E-66 over Oscar Creek
PoorPosted for loadLinn County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000503755
- Built
- 1917
- 108 years old, rebuilt 1926
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 640
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM E-66 over Oscar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM E-66 over Oscar Creek in Linn County, Iowa. It was built in 1917 and reconstructed in 1926, so it is 108 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 640 vehicles a day, projected to reach 640 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 29 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 FM E-66 over Oscar Creek built?
It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1926.
What condition is FM E-66 over Oscar Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does FM E-66 over Oscar Creek carry?
About 640 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is FM E-66 over Oscar Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns FM E-66 over Oscar Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.