US 59 over Mill Creek
FairCherokee County, Iowa · 0.9 Mi. N of Jct. Ia 3 · Structure no. 000000000019371
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 486 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,070
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 59 over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 over Mill Creek in Cherokee County, Iowa. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 2,070 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,070 by 2044. The structure is 486 ft (148.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 59 over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 59 over Mill 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does US 59 over Mill Creek carry?
About 2,070 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US 59 over Mill Creek?
The structure is 486 ft (148.1 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 59 over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.