E15/115th ST over Long Dick Creek
PoorStory County, Iowa · 085230903 · Structure no. 000000000316160
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 88 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,028
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
E15/115th ST over Long Dick Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E15/115th ST over Long Dick Creek in Story County, Iowa. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,028 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,028 by 2042. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E15/115th ST over Long Dick Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is E15/115th ST over Long Dick Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2022.
How much traffic does E15/115th ST over Long Dick Creek carry?
About 1,028 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is E15/115th ST over Long Dick Creek?
The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns E15/115th ST over Long Dick Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.