US 59 over Grey Creek
GoodCherokee County, Iowa · 0.3 MI N SR C16 · Structure no. 000000000019411
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 123 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,720
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 59 over Grey Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 59 over Grey Creek in Cherokee County, Iowa. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 1,720 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,720 by 2043. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 US 59 over Grey Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 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 1,720 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is US 59 over Grey Creek?
The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 59 over Grey Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.