US Bridges

Ia 28 over South Middle Creek

Good

Warren County, Iowa · 0.6 Mi. S of Jct. Ia 5 · Structure no. 000000000051061

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 28 over South Middle Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 28 over South Middle Creek in Warren County, Iowa. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 18,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,500 by 2044. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIa 28
CrossesSouth Middle Creek
Location0.6 Mi. S of Jct. Ia 5
RouteState Highway 28
StateIowa
Coordinates41.50691, -93.67408
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating88.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,500 (2022)
Projected traffic18,500 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Ia 28 over South Middle Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 28 over South Middle 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Ia 28 over South Middle Creek carry?

About 18,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ia 28 over South Middle Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 28 over South Middle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.