Elm ST over Pierson Creek
FairWoodbury County, Iowa · 089431204 · Structure no. 000000000354766
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 91 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 96
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elm ST over Pierson Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Elm ST over Pierson Creek in Woodbury County, Iowa. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 96 vehicles a day, projected to reach 96 by 2043. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elm ST over Pierson Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elm ST over Pierson 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Elm ST over Pierson Creek carry?
About 96 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Elm ST over Pierson Creek?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Elm ST over Pierson Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.