US Bridges

E. 32nd ST over Pheasant Creek

Fair

Scott County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000501221

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,802
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. 32nd ST over Pheasant Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E. 32nd ST over Pheasant Creek in Scott County, Iowa. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 1,802 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,802 by 2043. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesE. 32nd ST
CrossesPheasant Creek
Location000000000
RouteCity Street 0
CountyScott County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.55436, -90.53022
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,802 (2022)
Projected traffic1,802 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E. 32nd ST over Pheasant Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. 32nd ST over Pheasant 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. 32nd ST over Pheasant Creek carry?

About 1,802 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is E. 32nd ST over Pheasant Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns E. 32nd ST over Pheasant Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.