US Bridges

223rd Ave over Canoe Creek

Good

Winneshiek County, Iowa · 099080606 · Structure no. 000000000348471

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
49
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

223rd Ave over Canoe Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying 223rd Ave over Canoe Creek in Winneshiek County, Iowa. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries223rd Ave
CrossesCanoe Creek
Location099080606
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWinneshiek County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.41459, -91.83937
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2022)
Projected traffic49 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 223rd Ave over Canoe Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is 223rd Ave over Canoe 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does 223rd Ave over Canoe Creek carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 223rd Ave over Canoe Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 223rd Ave over Canoe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.