Ia 9 over Brown Creek
GoodEmmet County, Iowa · 1.8 MI E of JCT Ia 4 · Structure no. 000000000024311
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 79 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,740
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ia 9 over Brown Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 9 over Brown Creek in Emmet County, Iowa. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 2,740 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,740 by 2043. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 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 9 over Brown Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ia 9 over Brown 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 9 over Brown Creek carry?
About 2,740 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Ia 9 over Brown Creek?
The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Ia 9 over Brown Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.