US Bridges

E 53rd ST over Goose Creek

Fair

Scott County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000003130

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,325
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 53rd ST over Goose Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E 53rd ST over Goose Creek in Scott County, Iowa. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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 21,325 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,325 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesE 53rd ST
CrossesGoose Creek
Location000000000
RouteCity Street 0
CountyScott County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.57462, -90.56427
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,325 (2023)
Projected traffic21,325 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$60,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E 53rd ST over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is E 53rd ST over Goose 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does E 53rd ST over Goose Creek carry?

About 21,325 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is E 53rd ST over Goose Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns E 53rd ST over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.