US Bridges

Ia 92 over Coal Creek

Fair

Marion County, Iowa · 0.5 Mi. E of Jct. SR G40 · Structure no. 000000000035221

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,680
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 92 over Coal Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ia 92 over Coal Creek in Marion County, Iowa. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older 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 1,680 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,680 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIa 92
CrossesCoal Creek
Location0.5 Mi. E of Jct. SR G40
RouteState Highway 92
StateIowa
Coordinates41.36756, -93.29169
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,680 (2022)
Projected traffic1,680 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 92 over Coal Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 92 over Coal 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 92 over Coal Creek carry?

About 1,680 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Ia 92 over Coal Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 92 over Coal Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.