US Bridges

527th ST over Whitebreast Creek

FairPosted for load

Lucas County, Iowa · 073223305 · Structure no. 000000000227701

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
62
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

527th ST over Whitebreast Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 527th ST over Whitebreast Creek in Lucas County, Iowa. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 62 vehicles a day, projected to reach 62 by 2044. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries527th ST
CrossesWhitebreast Creek
Location073223305
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLucas County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.08404, -93.39434
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating34.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62 (2022)
Projected traffic62 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
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 527th ST over Whitebreast Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is 527th ST over Whitebreast 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does 527th ST over Whitebreast Creek carry?

About 62 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 527th ST over Whitebreast Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns 527th ST over Whitebreast Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.