242 Trail over Willow Creek
GoodHarrison County, Iowa · 079431503 · Structure no. 000000000178151
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 167 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
242 Trail over Willow Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 242 Trail over Willow Creek in Harrison County, Iowa. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 242 Trail over Willow Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is 242 Trail over Willow 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 December 2022.
How much traffic does 242 Trail over Willow Creek carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is 242 Trail over Willow Creek?
The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns 242 Trail over Willow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.