US 65 over Spring Creek
GoodCerro Gordo County, Iowa · 1.1 Mi. N of Jct. S.R.B20 · Structure no. 000000000019021
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 188 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,690
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 65 over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 65 over Spring Creek in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 4,690 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,690 by 2043. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 65 over Spring Creek built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 65 over Spring 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does US 65 over Spring Creek carry?
About 4,690 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US 65 over Spring Creek?
The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 65 over Spring Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.