US Bridges

160th ST over Soldier Creek

Good

Webster County, Iowa · 089280401 · Structure no. 000000000343191

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
46
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

160th ST over Soldier Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 160th ST over Soldier Creek in Webster County, Iowa. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 46 vehicles a day, projected to reach 46 by 2043. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries160th ST
CrossesSoldier Creek
Location089280401
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWebster County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.55798, -94.15912
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46 (2022)
Projected traffic46 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$30,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 160th ST over Soldier Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is 160th ST over Soldier 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 160th ST over Soldier Creek carry?

About 46 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 160th ST over Soldier Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 160th ST over Soldier Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.