W 46th ST over Cardinal Creek
PoorPosted for loadScott County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000003100
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
W 46th ST over Cardinal Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W 46th ST over Cardinal Creek in Scott County, Iowa. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 125 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 3 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 120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was W 46th ST over Cardinal Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is W 46th ST over Cardinal 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does W 46th ST over Cardinal Creek carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is W 46th ST over Cardinal Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns W 46th ST over Cardinal Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.