Ia 57 over Hammers Creek
GoodGrundy County, Iowa · 3.4 Mi. E of E JCT SR T55 · Structure no. 000000000025811
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 113 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,580
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ia 57 over Hammers Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ia 57 over Hammers Creek in Grundy 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 2,580 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,580 by 2043. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 57 over Hammers Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ia 57 over Hammers 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Ia 57 over Hammers Creek carry?
About 2,580 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Ia 57 over Hammers Creek?
The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Ia 57 over Hammers Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.