US Bridges

N Union Street over Moon Creek

Good

Lyon County, Iowa · 100453302 · Structure no. 000000000009981

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
670
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Union Street over Moon Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying N Union Street over Moon Creek in Lyon County, Iowa. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 670 vehicles a day, projected to reach 670 by 2044. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesN Union Street
CrossesMoon Creek
Location100453302
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.43408, -96.17545
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic670 (2022)
Projected traffic670 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

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 N Union Street over Moon Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Union Street over Moon 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does N Union Street over Moon Creek carry?

About 670 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is N Union Street over Moon Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns N Union Street over Moon Creek?

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