US Bridges

29th Ave over Wanatee Creek

Good

Linn County, Iowa · 084063501 · Structure no. 000000000505460

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,593
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

29th Ave over Wanatee Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 29th Ave over Wanatee Creek in Linn County, Iowa. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,593 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,593 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries29th Ave
CrossesWanatee Creek
Location084063501
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.05021, -91.55495
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,593 (2022)
Projected traffic6,593 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 29th Ave over Wanatee Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is 29th Ave 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 29th Ave over Wanatee Creek carry?

About 6,593 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 29th Ave over Wanatee Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 29th Ave over Wanatee Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.