US Bridges

Ia 175 over Beaver Creek

Fair

Hardin County, Iowa · 0.6 Mile W of JCT SR D41 · Structure no. 000000000027221

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
171 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,260
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 175 over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 175 over Beaver Creek in Hardin County, Iowa. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 2,260 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,260 by 2042. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesIa 175
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location0.6 Mile W of JCT SR D41
RouteState Highway 175
CountyHardin County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.36096, -93.13981
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,260 (2022)
Projected traffic2,260 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 175 over Beaver 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Ia 175 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 2,260 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Ia 175 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 175 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.