US Bridges

Eastern Ave over Goose Creek

Poor

Scott County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000003380

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,200
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eastern Ave over Goose Creek is a concrete slab carrying Eastern Ave 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 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 10,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,200 by 2043. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEastern Ave
CrossesGoose Creek
Location000000000
RouteCity Street 0
CountyScott County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.55852, -90.55137
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,200 (2022)
Projected traffic10,200 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$15,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Eastern Ave over Goose Creek built?

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

What condition is Eastern Ave over Goose 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 Eastern Ave over Goose Creek carry?

About 10,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Eastern Ave over Goose Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Eastern Ave over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.