E-W 7th Ave N over Willow Creek
PoorPosted for loadCerro Gordo County, Iowa · 092210900 · Structure no. 000000000106330
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 26
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
E-W 7th Ave N over Willow Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying E-W 7th Ave N over Willow Creek in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 26 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 26 by 2044. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 19 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E-W 7th Ave N over Willow Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.
What condition is E-W 7th Ave N over Willow Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does E-W 7th Ave N over Willow Creek carry?
About 26 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.
How long is E-W 7th Ave N over Willow Creek?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns E-W 7th Ave N over Willow Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.