US Bridges

Mcdonald Blvd over Perry Creek

Good

Woodbury County, Iowa · Dearborn Boulevard over P · Structure no. 000000000500011

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
283
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcdonald Blvd over Perry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mcdonald Blvd over Perry Creek in Woodbury County, Iowa. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 283 vehicles a day, projected to reach 283 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMcdonald Blvd
CrossesPerry Creek
LocationDearborn Boulevard over P
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWoodbury County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.5264, -96.41096
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic283 (2021)
Projected traffic283 by 2043
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcdonald Blvd over Perry Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcdonald Blvd 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 2023.

How much traffic does Mcdonald Blvd over Perry Creek carry?

About 283 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Mcdonald Blvd over Perry Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Mcdonald Blvd over Perry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.