SB US 65 over Willow Creek
FairCerro Gordo County, Iowa · 0.2 Mi. N of WB Ia 122 · Structure no. 000000000018934
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 132 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SB US 65 over Willow Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SB US 65 over Willow Creek in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2044. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SB US 65 over Willow Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is SB US 65 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does SB US 65 over Willow Creek carry?
About 3,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is SB US 65 over Willow Creek?
The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns SB US 65 over Willow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.