US 69 over Zadie Creek
PoorDecatur County, Iowa · 0.9 Mi. W. of Jct. I-35 · Structure no. 000000000700685
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 610
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 69 over Zadie Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 69 over Zadie Creek in Decatur County, Iowa. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 610 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 610 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 27 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 69 over Zadie Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 69 over Zadie Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does US 69 over Zadie Creek carry?
About 610 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is US 69 over Zadie Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns US 69 over Zadie Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.