E16 over Rush Creek
GoodMonona County, Iowa · 085422401 · Structure no. 000000000251131
- Built
- 2021
- 4 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 179 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 627
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
E16 over Rush Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E16 over Rush Creek in Monona County, Iowa. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 627 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 627 by 2044. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E16 over Rush Creek built?
It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.
What condition is E16 over Rush 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 2024.
How much traffic does E16 over Rush Creek carry?
About 627 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is E16 over Rush Creek?
The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns E16 over Rush Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.