Ia 44 over Brushy Creek
FairGuthrie County, Iowa · 2.2 Mi. E of Ia. 25 · Structure no. 000000000026201
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 167 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ia 44 over Brushy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 44 over Brushy Creek in Guthrie County, Iowa. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2044. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ia 44 over Brushy Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ia 44 over Brushy 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Ia 44 over Brushy Creek carry?
About 3,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Ia 44 over Brushy Creek?
The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Ia 44 over Brushy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.