Glass Ave over Rock Creek
FairMitchell County, Iowa · 097170702 · Structure no. 000000000247511
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 115 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 678
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Glass Ave over Rock Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Glass Ave over Rock Creek in Mitchell 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 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 678 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 678 by 2044. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Glass Ave over Rock Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Glass Ave over Rock 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Glass Ave over Rock Creek carry?
About 678 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is Glass Ave over Rock Creek?
The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Glass Ave over Rock Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.