US Bridges

W 19th ST over Perry Creek

Good

Woodbury County, Iowa · M29821120 · Structure no. 000000000010581

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
181 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,606
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 19th ST over Perry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying W 19th ST over Perry Creek in Woodbury County, Iowa. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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 8,606 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,606 by 2044. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW 19th ST
CrossesPerry Creek
LocationM29821120
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.51054, -96.42002
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,606 (2022)
Projected traffic8,606 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W 19th ST over Perry Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 19th ST over Perry 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does W 19th ST over Perry Creek carry?

About 8,606 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is W 19th ST over Perry Creek?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns W 19th ST over Perry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.