US Bridges

3rd Ave SW over Skillet Creek

Good

Webster County, Iowa · 086281300 · Structure no. 000000000003451

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

3rd Ave SW over Skillet Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 3rd Ave SW over Skillet Creek in Webster County, Iowa. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries3rd Ave SW
CrossesSkillet Creek
Location086281300
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWebster County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.25875, -94.07598
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2022)
Projected traffic120 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$17,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 3rd Ave SW over Skillet Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3rd Ave SW over Skillet 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does 3rd Ave SW over Skillet Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 3rd Ave SW over Skillet Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 3rd Ave SW over Skillet Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.