Ia 38 over Sand Creek
FairDelaware County, Iowa · 0.2 Mi. N. of Jct. SR D47 · Structure no. 000000000023301
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 59 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,030
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ia 38 over Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 38 over Sand Creek in Delaware County, Iowa. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 1,030 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,030 by 2043. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ia 38 over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ia 38 over Sand Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does Ia 38 over Sand Creek carry?
About 1,030 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is Ia 38 over Sand Creek?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Ia 38 over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.