E 53rd ST over I-74
GoodScott County, Iowa · 1.5 Mi. E Jct. I-80 · Structure no. 000000000047371
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 257 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,253
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
E 53rd ST over I-74 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E 53rd ST over I-74 in Scott County, Iowa. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 13,253 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,253 by 2043. The structure is 257 ft (78.2 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E 53rd ST over I-74 built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is E 53rd ST over I-74 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does E 53rd ST over I-74 carry?
About 13,253 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is E 53rd ST over I-74?
The structure is 257 ft (78.2 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.
Who owns E 53rd ST over I-74?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.