US Bridges

E State ST over Willow Creek

Fair

Cerro Gordo County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000007990

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,897
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E State ST over Willow Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying E State ST over Willow Creek in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 5,897 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,897 by 2044. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 51 ft wide.

CarriesE State ST
CrossesWillow Creek
Location000000000
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.15185, -93.19172
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,897 (2022)
Projected traffic5,897 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$350,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E State ST over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is E State ST over Willow 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does E State ST over Willow Creek carry?

About 5,897 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is E State ST over Willow Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns E State ST over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.