L16 over Elk Creek
GoodMonona County, Iowa · 082431504 · Structure no. 000000000249581
- Built
- 2020
- 5 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 103 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 170
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
L16 over Elk Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying L16 over Elk Creek in Monona County, Iowa. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 170 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2042. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was L16 over Elk Creek built?
It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.
What condition is L16 over Elk 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does L16 over Elk Creek carry?
About 170 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is L16 over Elk Creek?
The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns L16 over Elk Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.