Bidwell RD over Geneva Creek
FairMuscatine County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000008461
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 100 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,620
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bidwell RD over Geneva Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Bidwell RD over Geneva Creek in Muscatine County, Iowa. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 1,620 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,620 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bidwell RD over Geneva Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bidwell RD over Geneva 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Bidwell RD over Geneva Creek carry?
About 1,620 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Bidwell RD over Geneva Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Bidwell RD over Geneva Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.