US Bridges

E.53rd St. over Pheasant Creek

Good

Scott County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000504100

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,462
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E.53rd St. over Pheasant Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying E.53rd St. over Pheasant Creek in Scott County, Iowa. It was built in 1990, 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 15,462 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,462 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long.

CarriesE.53rd St.
CrossesPheasant Creek
Location000000000
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.57477, -90.52484
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,462 (2023)
Projected traffic15,462 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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.53rd St. over Pheasant Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is E.53rd St. over Pheasant Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does E.53rd St. over Pheasant Creek carry?

About 15,462 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is E.53rd St. over Pheasant Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns E.53rd St. over Pheasant Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.