SB US 151 over Crab Apple Creek
FairLinn County, Iowa · 2.9 Mi. N of N Jct. Ia 13 · Structure no. 000000000606295
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 103 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SB US 151 over Crab Apple Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SB US 151 over Crab Apple Creek in Linn County, Iowa. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 6 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2044. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SB US 151 over Crab Apple Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is SB US 151 over Crab Apple 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does SB US 151 over Crab Apple Creek carry?
About 7,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is SB US 151 over Crab Apple Creek?
The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SB US 151 over Crab Apple Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.