US Bridges

Geneva ST over Perry Creek

Fair

Woodbury County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000010741

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
227 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,319
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Geneva ST over Perry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Geneva ST over Perry Creek in Woodbury County, Iowa. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,319 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,319 by 2044. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGeneva ST
CrossesPerry Creek
Location000000000
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWoodbury County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.50757, -96.41816
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length227 ft (69.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,319 (2022)
Projected traffic1,319 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 Geneva ST over Perry Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Geneva ST over Perry Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Geneva ST over Perry Creek carry?

About 1,319 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Geneva ST over Perry Creek?

The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Geneva ST over Perry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.