US Bridges

Ia 175 over Aldrich Creek

Good

Ida County, Iowa · 0.8 W of W SR L51 · Structure no. 000000000029221

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
930
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 175 over Aldrich Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 175 over Aldrich Creek in Ida County, Iowa. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 930 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 930 by 2042. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesIa 175
CrossesAldrich Creek
Location0.8 W of W SR L51
RouteState Highway 175
StateIowa
Coordinates42.30457, -95.61668
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic930 (2022)
Projected traffic930 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 Aldrich Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 175 over Aldrich 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Ia 175 over Aldrich Creek carry?

About 930 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Ia 175 over Aldrich Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 175 over Aldrich Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.