Utah Ave over Duck Creek
PoorScott County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000003160
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Utah Ave over Duck Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Utah Ave over Duck Creek in Scott County, Iowa. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1987, 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.
It carries about 120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 24 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Utah Ave over Duck Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Utah Ave over Duck 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 Utah Ave over Duck Creek carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Utah Ave over Duck Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Utah Ave over Duck Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.