US Bridges

Bluebill Ave over Elk Creek

Fair

Worth County, Iowa · 099220506 · Structure no. 000000000356221

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
187
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bluebill Ave over Elk Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Bluebill Ave over Elk Creek in Worth County, Iowa. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 187 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 187 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBluebill Ave
CrossesElk Creek
Location099220506
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWorth County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.42665, -93.46862
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic187 (2022)
Projected traffic187 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bluebill Ave over Elk Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bluebill Ave over Elk 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Bluebill Ave over Elk Creek carry?

About 187 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Bluebill Ave over Elk Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Bluebill Ave over Elk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.