US Bridges

Wisconsin Ave over Cardinal Creek

Fair

Scott County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000503835

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
930
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wisconsin Ave over Cardinal Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Wisconsin Ave over Cardinal Creek in Scott County, Iowa. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 5 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 930 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 930 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesWisconsin Ave
CrossesCardinal Creek
Location000000000
RouteCity Street 0
CountyScott County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.57996, -90.64866
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic930 (2022)
Projected traffic930 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wisconsin Ave over Cardinal Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wisconsin Ave over Cardinal 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 Wisconsin Ave over Cardinal Creek carry?

About 930 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wisconsin Ave over Cardinal Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Wisconsin Ave over Cardinal Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.