US 59 over Grey Creek
GoodCherokee County, Iowa · 2.0 MI N of Jct. Ia 3 · Structure no. 000000000019381
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 271 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,070
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 59 over Grey Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 over Grey 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,070 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,070 by 2043. The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Grey Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 59 over Grey Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does US 59 over Grey Creek carry?
About 2,070 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US 59 over Grey Creek?
The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 59 over Grey Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.