US Bridges

53rd Ave over Crow Creek

Fair

Scott County, Iowa · Bettendorf Ia · Structure no. 000000000504580

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

53rd Ave over Crow Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 53rd Ave over Crow Creek in Scott County, Iowa. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 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 6,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,000 by 2043. The structure is 174 ft (52.9 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries53rd Ave
CrossesCrow Creek
LocationBettendorf Ia
RouteCity Street 0
CountyScott County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.57385, -90.4829
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.1 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length174 ft (52.9 m)
Longest span62 ft (19 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.1 m)
Roadway width72 ft (22 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2022)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
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 53rd Ave over Crow Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is 53rd Ave over Crow 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does 53rd Ave over Crow Creek carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 53rd Ave over Crow Creek?

The structure is 174 ft (52.9 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (19 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns 53rd Ave over Crow Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.