US Bridges

137th Trail over Whitebreast Creek

Good

Lucas County, Iowa · 072231404 · Structure no. 000000000226651

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Steel
Length
101 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
73
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

137th Trail over Whitebreast Creek is a steel slab carrying 137th Trail over Whitebreast Creek in Lucas County, Iowa. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 73 vehicles a day, projected to reach 73 by 2044. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Carries137th Trail
CrossesWhitebreast Creek
Location072231404
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.02853, -93.47723
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic73 (2022)
Projected traffic73 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty 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 137th Trail over Whitebreast Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is 137th Trail over Whitebreast 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does 137th Trail over Whitebreast Creek carry?

About 73 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 137th Trail over Whitebreast Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 137th Trail over Whitebreast Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.