US Bridges

288th Ave over Coldwater Creek

Good

Winneshiek County, Iowa · 0.5 MI S A18 · Structure no. 000000000349676

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

288th Ave over Coldwater Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 288th Ave over Coldwater Creek in Winneshiek County, Iowa. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 29 vehicles a day, projected to reach 29 by 2044. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries288th Ave
CrossesColdwater Creek
Location0.5 MI S A18
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWinneshiek County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.44891, -91.96906
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29 (2022)
Projected traffic29 by 2044
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 288th Ave over Coldwater Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is 288th Ave over Coldwater 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 288th Ave over Coldwater Creek carry?

About 29 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 288th Ave over Coldwater Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 288th Ave over Coldwater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.