US Bridges

Ia 22 over Ramsey Creek

Fair

Washington County, Iowa · 1.3 Mi. W of Jct. Ia 1 · Structure no. 000000000051711

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,330
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 22 over Ramsey Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ia 22 over Ramsey Creek in Washington County, Iowa. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,330 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,330 by 2042. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesIa 22
CrossesRamsey Creek
Location1.3 Mi. W of Jct. Ia 1
RouteState Highway 22
CountyWashington County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.48583, -91.73846
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.9 US tons
Inventory rating59.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,330 (2022)
Projected traffic3,330 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 22 over Ramsey Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 22 over Ramsey Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Ia 22 over Ramsey Creek carry?

About 3,330 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ia 22 over Ramsey Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 22 over Ramsey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.