US 65 over Blair Creek
FairCerro Gordo County, Iowa · 0.3 Mi. N of Jct. SR B15 · Structure no. 000000000019051
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 78 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,480
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 65 over Blair Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 65 over Blair Creek in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 5 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 4,480 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,480 by 2043. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 US 65 over Blair Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 65 over Blair 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 US 65 over Blair Creek carry?
About 4,480 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 65 over Blair Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 65 over Blair Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.