US Bridges

Jessup Ave over Minerva Creek

Good

Marshall County, Iowa · 084190304 · Structure no. 000000000243511

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
233 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
62
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jessup Ave over Minerva Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Jessup Ave over Minerva Creek in Marshall County, Iowa. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 62 vehicles a day, projected to reach 62 by 2043. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesJessup Ave
CrossesMinerva Creek
Location084190304
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMarshall County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.12082, -93.04946
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62 (2022)
Projected traffic62 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$30,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Jessup Ave over Minerva Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jessup Ave over Minerva 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 Jessup Ave over Minerva Creek carry?

About 62 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Jessup Ave over Minerva Creek?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Jessup Ave over Minerva Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.