US Bridges

US 59 over Westcott Pk Loop

Fair

Cherokee County, Iowa · 0.5 Mi. S of SR C38 · Structure no. 000000000019331

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,510
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 over Westcott Pk Loop is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 59 over Westcott Pk Loop in Cherokee County, Iowa. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 4,510 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,510 by 2043. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 59
CrossesWestcott Pk Loop
Location0.5 Mi. S of SR C38
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateIowa
Coordinates42.74249, -95.5516
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,510 (2023)
Projected traffic4,510 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 59 over Westcott Pk Loop built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 59 over Westcott Pk Loop 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 59 over Westcott Pk Loop carry?

About 4,510 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 59 over Westcott Pk Loop?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 over Westcott Pk Loop?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.