US Bridges

Local over English Creek

Fair

Marion County, Iowa · 075193004 · Structure no. 000000000239921

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
82
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over English Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over English Creek in Marion County, Iowa. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 82 vehicles a day, projected to reach 82 by 2044. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesLocal
CrossesEnglish Creek
Location075193004
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.27062, -93.09097
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82 (2022)
Projected traffic82 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

OwnerCounty 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 Local over English Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Local over English Creek carry?

About 82 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local over English Creek?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Local over English Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.