US Bridges

Ia 128 over Dry Mill Creek

Good

Clayton County, Iowa · 2.4 Mi. E of Jct. Ia 13 · Structure no. 000000000020691

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
202 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,420
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 128 over Dry Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 128 over Dry Mill Creek in Clayton County, Iowa. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older 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 1,420 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,420 by 2044. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesIa 128
CrossesDry Mill Creek
Location2.4 Mi. E of Jct. Ia 13
RouteState Highway 128
StateIowa
Coordinates42.88049, -91.33232
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating99.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,420 (2022)
Projected traffic1,420 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ia 128 over Dry Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 128 over Dry Mill 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Ia 128 over Dry Mill Creek carry?

About 1,420 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Ia 128 over Dry Mill Creek?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 128 over Dry Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.