H 17 (rea Rd) over West Wolf Creek
Union County, Iowa · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- H 17 (rea Rd) over West Wolf Creek in Union County, Iowa, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the culvert, rated 8 (very good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 219 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2022).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 53 of the 172 inventoried bridges in Union County rated good (30.8%); 55 (32.0%) are rated poor.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Culvert | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous concrete culvert |
| Length | about 20 ft |
| Location | 073281701 |
| NBI structure number | 000000000365985 |
| Condition class | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Iowa department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Union County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 34 over Br. East Platte River | 1971 | 4,890 | Fair |
| US 34 over over BNSF RR | 1971 | 4,890 | Fair |
| US 34 over Twelve Mile Creek | 1971 | 4,890 | Fair |
| US 34 over Twelve Mile Creek | 1971 | 4,890 | Fair |
| Ia 25 over Stream | 1976 | 4,870 | Fair |
| US 169 over BNSF RR | 1980 | 3,870 | Good |
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