US Bridges

2nd Street over Monkey Creek

Good

Louisa County, Iowa · 075041901 · Structure no. 000000000034051

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,140
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

2nd Street over Monkey Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 2nd Street over Monkey Creek in Louisa County, Iowa. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 2,140 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,140 by 2044. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Carries2nd Street
CrossesMonkey Creek
Location075041901
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.28284, -91.36159
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,140 (2022)
Projected traffic2,140 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 2nd Street over Monkey Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2nd Street over Monkey 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 2nd Street over Monkey Creek carry?

About 2,140 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 2nd Street over Monkey Creek?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns 2nd Street over Monkey Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.