US Bridges

Willowbrook DR over Chesalea Creek

Good

Cerro Gordo County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000008071

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
644
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willowbrook DR over Chesalea Creek is a concrete frame carrying Willowbrook DR over Chesalea Creek in Cerro Gordo 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 644 vehicles a day, projected to reach 644 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesWillowbrook DR
CrossesChesalea Creek
Location000000000
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.15196, -93.22391
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic644 (2022)
Projected traffic644 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 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 Willowbrook DR over Chesalea Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Willowbrook DR over Chesalea 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Willowbrook DR over Chesalea Creek carry?

About 644 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Willowbrook DR over Chesalea Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Willowbrook DR over Chesalea Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.