US Bridges

US 59 over Fishers Creek

Good

Fremont County, Iowa · 1.5 Mi. S of Ia 2 · Structure no. 000000000025231

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,820
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 over Fishers Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 over Fishers Creek in Fremont County, Iowa. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 1,820 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,820 by 2043. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 59
CrossesFishers Creek
Location1.5 Mi. S of Ia 2
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateIowa
Coordinates40.7219, -95.38866
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,820 (2023)
Projected traffic1,820 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 59 over Fishers Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 59 over Fishers 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does US 59 over Fishers Creek carry?

About 1,820 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 59 over Fishers Creek?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 over Fishers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.