US Bridges

Ia 22 over Pike Run Creek

Fair

Muscatine County, Iowa · 1.2 Mi. E of Jct. Ia 70 · Structure no. 000000000037991

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
176 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,650
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 22 over Pike Run Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ia 22 over Pike Run Creek in Muscatine County, Iowa. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 3,650 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,650 by 2042. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesIa 22
CrossesPike Run Creek
Location1.2 Mi. E of Jct. Ia 70
RouteState Highway 22
CountyMuscatine County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.4715, -91.23568
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,650 (2022)
Projected traffic3,650 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ia 22 over Pike Run Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 22 over Pike Run 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Ia 22 over Pike Run Creek carry?

About 3,650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Ia 22 over Pike Run Creek?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 22 over Pike Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.