Ia 17 over Prairie Creek
FairBoone County, Iowa · 2.4 Miles N of JCT SR E26 · Structure no. 000000000015351
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 28 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,380
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ia 17 over Prairie Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ia 17 over Prairie Creek in Boone County, Iowa. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older 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 2,380 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,380 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ia 17 over Prairie Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ia 17 over Prairie 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Ia 17 over Prairie Creek carry?
About 2,380 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Ia 17 over Prairie Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns Ia 17 over Prairie Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.