60th Ave over Mud Creek
PoorPosted for loadScott County, Iowa · 079E20602 · Structure no. 000000000302480
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 154 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,280
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
60th Ave over Mud Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 60th Ave over Mud Creek in Scott County, Iowa. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,280 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,280 by 2043. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 60th Ave over Mud Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is 60th Ave over Mud 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does 60th Ave over Mud Creek carry?
About 1,280 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is 60th Ave over Mud Creek?
The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns 60th Ave over Mud Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.