US Bridges

Ia 22 over Pine Creek

Fair

Muscatine County, Iowa · 0.1 MI East of SR Y-26 · Structure no. 000000000038081

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
184 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,490
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 22 over Pine Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 22 over Pine Creek in Muscatine County, Iowa. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5 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 1,490 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,490 by 2043. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

Location

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CarriesIa 22
CrossesPine Creek
Location0.1 MI East of SR Y-26
RouteState Highway 22
CountyMuscatine County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.45541, -90.8625
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,490 (2022)
Projected traffic1,490 by 2043
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 22 over Pine 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Ia 22 over Pine Creek carry?

About 1,490 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Ia 22 over Pine Creek?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 22 over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.