Ia 44 over Bays Branch Creek
GoodGuthrie County, Iowa · 1.6 Mi. E of Jct. Ia 4 · Structure no. 000000000026221
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 113 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,460
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ia 44 over Bays Branch Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ia 44 over Bays Branch Creek in Guthrie County, Iowa. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 3,460 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,460 by 2044. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Bays Branch Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ia 44 over Bays Branch 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Ia 44 over Bays Branch Creek carry?
About 3,460 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Ia 44 over Bays Branch 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 44 over Bays Branch Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.