Fir over Willow Creek
FairPosted for loadCerro Gordo County, Iowa · 096220104 · Structure no. 000000000106400
- Built
- 1918
- 107 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 82
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fir over Willow Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fir over Willow Creek in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa. It was built in 1918, so it is 107 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 82 vehicles a day, projected to reach 82 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Fir over Willow Creek built?
It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fir 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Fir over Willow Creek carry?
About 82 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Fir over Willow Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Fir over Willow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.