US Bridges

44th Street over Wanatee Creek

Good

Linn County, Iowa · 084063200 · Structure no. 000000000504555

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,894
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

44th Street over Wanatee Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 44th Street over Wanatee Creek in Linn County, Iowa. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 5,894 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,894 by 2043. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries44th Street
CrossesWanatee Creek
Location084063200
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.04231, -91.563
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.2 US tons
Inventory rating58.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,894 (2022)
Projected traffic5,894 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 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is 44th 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 44th Street over Wanatee Creek carry?

About 5,894 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 44th Street over Wanatee Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns 44th Street over Wanatee Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.