Watrous ST over Sugar Creek
GoodWayne County, Iowa · 070210603 · Structure no. 000000000340711
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Watrous ST over Sugar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Watrous ST over Sugar Creek in Wayne County, Iowa. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 30 ft wide.
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Watrous ST over Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is Watrous ST over Sugar 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Watrous ST over Sugar Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is Watrous ST over Sugar Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Watrous ST over Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.