Bancroft Ave over Big Slough Creek
PoorPosted for loadMuscatine County, Iowa · 077041706 · Structure no. 000000000257760
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 45
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bancroft Ave over Big Slough Creek is a concrete frame carrying Bancroft Ave over Big Slough Creek in Muscatine County, Iowa. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bancroft Ave over Big Slough Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bancroft Ave over Big Slough Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Bancroft Ave over Big Slough Creek carry?
About 45 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Bancroft Ave over Big Slough Creek?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Bancroft Ave over Big Slough Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.