J40 over Honey Creek
GoodVan Buren County, Iowa · 068080803 · Structure no. 000000000327461
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 167 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 540
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
J40 over Honey Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying J40 over Honey Creek in Van Buren County, Iowa. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 540 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2043. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 J40 over Honey Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is J40 over Honey 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 May 2021.
How much traffic does J40 over Honey Creek carry?
About 540 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is J40 over Honey Creek?
The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns J40 over Honey Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.