US Bridges

N 7th ST over Soldier Creek

Poor

Webster County, Iowa · 089281800 · Structure no. 000000000005151

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
175 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,546
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N 7th ST over Soldier Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N 7th ST over Soldier Creek in Webster County, Iowa. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 5,546 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,546 by 2044. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN 7th ST
CrossesSoldier Creek
Location089281800
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWebster County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.5126, -94.19158
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,546 (2022)
Projected traffic5,546 by 2044
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$21,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N 7th ST over Soldier Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is N 7th ST over Soldier Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does N 7th ST over Soldier Creek carry?

About 5,546 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is N 7th ST over Soldier Creek?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns N 7th ST over Soldier Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.