US Bridges

Soldier CR DR over Soldier Creek

Poor

Webster County, Iowa · 089280900 · Structure no. 000000000504965

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
790
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Soldier CR DR over Soldier Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Soldier CR DR over Soldier Creek in Webster County, Iowa. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 790 vehicles a day, projected to reach 790 by 2043. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSoldier CR DR
CrossesSoldier Creek
Location089280900
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWebster County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.53551, -94.16424
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.4 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic790 (2021)
Projected traffic790 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Soldier CR DR over Soldier Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Soldier CR DR 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 2023.

How much traffic does Soldier CR DR over Soldier Creek carry?

About 790 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Soldier CR DR over Soldier Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Soldier CR DR over Soldier Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.