US Bridges

94th Place over Tracey Creek

Poor

Marion County, Iowa · 075202804 · Structure no. 000000000240110

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

94th Place over Tracey Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 94th Place over Tracey Creek in Marion County, Iowa. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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Carries94th Place
CrossesTracey Creek
Location075202804
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMarion County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.26786, -93.16211
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2022)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$400,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 94th Place over Tracey Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is 94th Place over Tracey Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does 94th Place over Tracey Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 94th Place over Tracey Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns 94th Place over Tracey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.