US Bridges

Ia 25 over Mason Creek

Good

Guthrie County, Iowa · 1.0 Mi. S of Jct. Ia 44 · Structure no. 000000000026101

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 25 over Mason Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 25 over Mason Creek in Guthrie County, Iowa. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,750 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,750 by 2044. The structure is 167 ft (50.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIa 25
CrossesMason Creek
Location1.0 Mi. S of Jct. Ia 44
RouteState Highway 25
StateIowa
Coordinates41.66216, -94.50223
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length167 ft (50.8 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,750 (2022)
Projected traffic1,750 by 2044
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Ia 25 over Mason Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 25 over Mason 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Ia 25 over Mason Creek carry?

About 1,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Ia 25 over Mason Creek?

The structure is 167 ft (50.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 25 over Mason Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.