Birch Ave over Smith Creek
GoodWashington County, Iowa · 077092902 · Structure no. 000000000338041
- Built
- 2020
- 5 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 34
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Birch Ave over Smith Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Birch Ave over Smith Creek in Washington County, Iowa. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 34 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2043. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Birch Ave over Smith Creek built?
It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.
What condition is Birch Ave over Smith 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Birch Ave over Smith Creek carry?
About 34 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Birch Ave over Smith Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Birch Ave over Smith Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.