US Bridges

Ia 175 over Honey Creek

Fair

Hardin County, Iowa · 1.5 Mi. W of W JCT US 65 · Structure no. 000000000027191

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,320
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 175 over Honey Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 175 over Honey Creek in Hardin County, Iowa. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 1,320 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,320 by 2042. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesIa 175
CrossesHoney Creek
Location1.5 Mi. W of W JCT US 65
RouteState Highway 175
CountyHardin County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.30936, -93.33682
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.3 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,320 (2022)
Projected traffic1,320 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 175 over Honey Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 175 over Honey 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Ia 175 over Honey Creek carry?

About 1,320 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Ia 175 over Honey Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 175 over Honey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.