US Bridges

US 67 over Deer Creek

Good

Clinton County, Iowa · 2.4 Mi. N of Jct. Ia 136 · Structure no. 000000000021011

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,220
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 over Deer Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 67 over Deer Creek in Clinton County, Iowa. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 2,220 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,220 by 2042. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesUS 67
CrossesDeer Creek
Location2.4 Mi. N of Jct. Ia 136
RouteU.S. Route 67
StateIowa
Coordinates41.90627, -90.18682
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.8 US tons
Inventory rating62.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,220 (2022)
Projected traffic2,220 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 67 over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 67 over Deer 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 67 over Deer Creek carry?

About 2,220 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 67 over Deer Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.