290 TH / E57 over Willow Creek
PoorPosted for loadGreene County, Iowa · 082320703 · Structure no. 000000000161950
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 77 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 89
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
290 TH / E57 over Willow Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 290 TH / E57 over Willow Creek in Greene County, Iowa. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 89 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 89 by 2044. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 290 TH / E57 over Willow Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is 290 TH / E57 over Willow Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does 290 TH / E57 over Willow Creek carry?
About 89 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is 290 TH / E57 over Willow Creek?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns 290 TH / E57 over Willow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.