E36 over Stein Creek
PoorTama County, Iowa · 084132401 · Structure no. 000000000049790
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 127 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 314
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
E36 over Stein Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying E36 over Stein 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.
It carries about 314 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 314 by 2044. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Stein Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is E36 over Stein 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 2024.
How much traffic does E36 over Stein Creek carry?
About 314 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is E36 over Stein Creek?
The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns E36 over Stein Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.