US Bridges

Ia 5 over Cooper Crek

Good

Appanoose County, Iowa · 1.5 Mi. N. of Ia 2 · Structure no. 000000000013931

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
157 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,660
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 5 over Cooper Crek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 5 over Cooper Crek in Appanoose County, Iowa. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,660 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,660 by 2043. The structure is 157 ft (47.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIa 5
CrossesCooper Crek
Location1.5 Mi. N. of Ia 2
RouteState Highway 5
CountyAppanoose County
StateIowa
Coordinates40.75311, -92.86169
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length157 ft (47.8 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,660 (2022)
Projected traffic4,660 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ia 5 over Cooper Crek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 5 over Cooper Crek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Ia 5 over Cooper Crek carry?

About 4,660 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ia 5 over Cooper Crek?

The structure is 157 ft (47.8 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 5 over Cooper Crek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.