Lilac Ave over Elk Creek
GoodWorth County, Iowa · 099212406 · Structure no. 000000000356211
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 82
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lilac Ave over Elk Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lilac Ave over Elk Creek in Worth County, Iowa. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 82 vehicles a day, projected to reach 82 by 2043. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lilac Ave over Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lilac Ave over Elk 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Lilac Ave over Elk Creek carry?
About 82 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Lilac Ave over Elk Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Lilac Ave over Elk Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.