US Bridges

50th Street over Wanatee Creek

Good

Linn County, Iowa · 084063300 · Structure no. 000000000504550

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
201
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

50th Street over Wanatee Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 50th Street over Wanatee Creek in Linn County, Iowa. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 201 vehicles a day, projected to reach 201 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries50th Street
CrossesWanatee Creek
Location084063300
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.03615, -91.55693
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic201 (2022)
Projected traffic201 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 50th Street over Wanatee Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is 50th Street over Wanatee 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does 50th Street over Wanatee Creek carry?

About 201 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 50th Street over Wanatee Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns 50th Street over Wanatee Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.