US Bridges

E.46th ST over Goose Creek

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Scott County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000504430

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,288
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E.46th ST over Goose Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E.46th ST over Goose Creek in Scott County, Iowa. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 6,288 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,288 by 2043. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 67 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesE.46th ST
CrossesGoose Creek
Location000000000
RouteCity Street 0
CountyScott County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.56797, -90.56196
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 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
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,288 (2022)
Projected traffic6,288 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E.46th ST over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is E.46th ST over Goose 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.46th ST over Goose Creek carry?

About 6,288 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is E.46th ST over Goose Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns E.46th ST over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.