US Bridges

Ia 14 over Linn Creek

Good

Marshall County, Iowa · In Marshalltown · Structure no. 000000000007901

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
243 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 14 over Linn Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 14 over Linn Creek in Marshall County, Iowa. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 13,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,300 by 2043. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIa 14
CrossesLinn Creek
LocationIn Marshalltown
RouteState Highway 14
StateIowa
Coordinates42.04048, -92.90792
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.1 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,300 (2022)
Projected traffic13,300 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 14 over Linn Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 14 over Linn 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Ia 14 over Linn Creek carry?

About 13,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ia 14 over Linn Creek?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 14 over Linn Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.