E36 over Salt Creek
PoorPosted for loadTama County, Iowa · 084132203 · Structure no. 000000000049770
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 146 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 314
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
E36 over Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E36 over Salt Creek in Tama County, Iowa. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 314 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 314 by 2043. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 E36 over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is E36 over Salt 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 September 2022.
How much traffic does E36 over Salt Creek carry?
About 314 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is E36 over Salt Creek?
The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns E36 over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.