US Bridges

Ia 5 over English Creek

Fair

Marion County, Iowa · 1.3 Mi. S of S Jct. Ia 92 · Structure no. 000000000035151

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
191 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 5 over English Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ia 5 over English Creek in Marion County, Iowa. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 3,750 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,750 by 2044. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesIa 5
CrossesEnglish Creek
Location1.3 Mi. S of S Jct. Ia 92
RouteState Highway 5
CountyMarion County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.2856, -93.05817
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,750 (2022)
Projected traffic3,750 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ia 5 over English Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 5 over English 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Ia 5 over English Creek carry?

About 3,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Ia 5 over English Creek?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 5 over English Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.