Ia 15 over Black Cat Creek
FairEmmet County, Iowa · 6.4 Mi. S of Ia 9 · Structure no. 000000000024341
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 129 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ia 15 over Black Cat Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ia 15 over Black Cat Creek in Emmet 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 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2043. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 15 over Black Cat Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ia 15 over Black Cat 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Ia 15 over Black Cat Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is Ia 15 over Black Cat Creek?
The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Ia 15 over Black Cat Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.