US Bridges

Ia 14 over English Creek

Good

Marion County, Iowa · 1.5 Mi. S JCT of Ia 5 &92 · Structure no. 000000000035171

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,230
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 14 over English Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 14 over English Creek in Marion County, Iowa. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 3,230 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,230 by 2044. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesIa 14
CrossesEnglish Creek
Location1.5 Mi. S JCT of Ia 5 &92
RouteState Highway 14
StateIowa
Coordinates41.28211, -93.10787
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
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 rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,230 (2022)
Projected traffic3,230 by 2044
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 14 over English Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 14 over English 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Ia 14 over English Creek carry?

About 3,230 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Ia 14 over English Creek?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 14 over English Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.