US Bridges

Ia 175 over Battle Creek

Good

Ida County, Iowa · 0.7 Mi. W of E JCT SR L67 · Structure no. 000000000029241

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,970
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 175 over Battle Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 175 over Battle Creek in Ida 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 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 1,970 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,970 by 2042. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesIa 175
CrossesBattle Creek
Location0.7 Mi. W of E JCT SR L67
RouteState Highway 175
StateIowa
Coordinates42.32299, -95.58489
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length163 ft (49.7 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 traffic1,970 (2022)
Projected traffic1,970 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Battle Creek built?

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

What condition is Ia 175 over Battle 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 Battle Creek carry?

About 1,970 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ia 175 over Battle Creek?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 175 over Battle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.