Ia 5 over Shoal Creek
GoodAppanoose County, Iowa · 2.7 Mi. N of SR T20 · Structure no. 000000000013891
- Built
- 2021
- 4 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 229 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ia 5 over Shoal Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 5 over Shoal Creek in Appanoose County, Iowa. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2044. The structure is 229 ft (69.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ia 5 over Shoal Creek built?
It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ia 5 over Shoal 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Ia 5 over Shoal Creek carry?
About 2,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Ia 5 over Shoal Creek?
The structure is 229 ft (69.9 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Ia 5 over Shoal Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.