Ia 38 over Plum Creek
GoodDelaware County, Iowa · 1.9 Mi. N of SR D47 · Structure no. 000000000023311
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 171 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,030
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ia 38 over Plum Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 38 over Plum Creek in Delaware County, Iowa. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 1,030 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,030 by 2043. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ia 38 over Plum Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ia 38 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Ia 38 over Plum Creek carry?
About 1,030 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is Ia 38 over Plum Creek?
The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Ia 38 over Plum Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.