US 59 over Odebolt Creek
FairIda County, Iowa · 0.1 Mi. S of Ia 175 · Structure no. 000000000029130
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 155 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,720
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 59 over Odebolt Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 over Odebolt Creek in Ida County, Iowa. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 78 years old, older 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 1,720 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,720 by 2043. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 US 59 over Odebolt Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is US 59 over Odebolt 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 US 59 over Odebolt Creek carry?
About 1,720 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is US 59 over Odebolt Creek?
The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns US 59 over Odebolt Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.