Willow Ave over Bohemian Creek
PoorHoward County, Iowa · 097110202 · Structure no. 000000000028800
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,420
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Willow Ave over Bohemian Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Willow Ave over Bohemian Creek in Howard County, Iowa. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,420 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,420 by 2043. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Willow Ave over Bohemian Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is Willow Ave over Bohemian Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does Willow Ave over Bohemian Creek carry?
About 1,420 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is Willow Ave over Bohemian Creek?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Willow Ave over Bohemian Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.