US Bridges

44th Street over Wanatee Creek

Fair

Linn County, Iowa · 083060500 · Structure no. 000000000504545

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,192
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

44th Street over Wanatee Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 44th Street over Wanatee Creek in Linn County, Iowa. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 5 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 8,192 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,192 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries44th Street
CrossesWanatee Creek
Location083060500
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLinn County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.03199, -91.56292
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,192 (2022)
Projected traffic8,192 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 44th Street over Wanatee Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is 44th Street over Wanatee 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does 44th Street over Wanatee Creek carry?

About 8,192 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 44th Street over Wanatee Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 44th Street over Wanatee Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.