US Bridges

Wilson Ave over Waterman Creek

Good

O'Brien County, Iowa · 94390304 · Structure no. 000000000258591

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilson Ave over Waterman Creek is a concrete slab carrying Wilson Ave over Waterman Creek in O'Brien County, Iowa. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 21 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21 by 2043. The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWilson Ave
CrossesWaterman Creek
Location94390304
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyO'Brien County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.98738, -95.42916
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2022)
Projected traffic21 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wilson Ave over Waterman Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilson Ave over Waterman 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Wilson Ave over Waterman Creek carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Wilson Ave over Waterman Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Wilson Ave over Waterman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.