US Bridges

Monroe Ave over Deep Creek

Fair

O'Brien County, Iowa · 094422902 · Structure no. 000000000259461

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monroe Ave over Deep Creek is a steel other carrying Monroe Ave over Deep Creek in O'Brien County, Iowa. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 11 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMonroe Ave
CrossesDeep Creek
Location094422902
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyO'Brien County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.93076, -95.84001
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11 (2022)
Projected traffic11 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$50,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Monroe Ave over Deep Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Monroe Ave over Deep 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Monroe Ave over Deep Creek carry?

About 11 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Monroe Ave over Deep Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Monroe Ave over Deep Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.