Ia 187 over Prairie Creek
GoodBuchanan County, Iowa · 1.6 Mi. N of US #20 · Structure no. 000000000016031
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 132 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,960
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ia 187 over Prairie Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ia 187 over Prairie Creek in Buchanan County, Iowa. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 1,960 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,960 by 2043. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ia 187 over Prairie Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ia 187 over Prairie 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Ia 187 over Prairie Creek carry?
About 1,960 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is Ia 187 over Prairie Creek?
The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Ia 187 over Prairie Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.