S 52ND Ave E over Prairie Creek
Jasper County, Iowa · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- S 52ND Ave E over Prairie Creek in Jasper County, Iowa, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 5 (fair condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1995, making it 76 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 16 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2022).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 126 of the 382 inventoried bridges in Jasper County rated fair (33.0%); 108 (28.3%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated May 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
| Superstructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Substructure | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 25 ft |
| Location | 079182201 |
| NBI structure number | 000000000196680 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | May 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | U: unknown foundation, not evaluated for scour |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Iowa department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Jasper County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-80 over Drainage Ditch | 1959 | 33,400 | Fair |
| I-80 over Elk Creek | 1961 | 30,500 | Fair |
| I-80 over Drainage Ditch | 1961 | 30,500 | Fair |
| EB I-80 over West 148TH St South | 1959 | 18,350 | Fair |
| EB I-80 over South Skunk River | 1960 | 18,350 | Fair |
| WB I-80 over West 148TH Street South | 1959 | 18,050 | Fair |
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