S 45 over White Breast Creek
FairMarion County, Iowa · 075212606 · Structure no. 000000000035271
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 192 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,810
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
S 45 over White Breast Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S 45 over White Breast Creek in Marion County, Iowa. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 5 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 1,810 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,810 by 2043. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S 45 over White Breast Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is S 45 over White Breast 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does S 45 over White Breast Creek carry?
About 1,810 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is S 45 over White Breast Creek?
The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns S 45 over White Breast Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.