Ia 24 over Plum Creek
GoodChickasaw County, Iowa · 4.0 Mi. E of S.R. B57 · Structure no. 000000000019821
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 113 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,290
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ia 24 over Plum Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ia 24 over Plum Creek in Chickasaw County, Iowa. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 4,290 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,290 by 2044. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ia 24 over Plum Creek built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ia 24 over Plum 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Ia 24 over Plum Creek carry?
About 4,290 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ia 24 over Plum Creek?
The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Ia 24 over Plum Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.