Washington Street over Odebolt Creek
PoorIda County, Iowa · 087401408 · Structure no. 000000000501960
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 179 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,635
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Washington Street over Odebolt Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Washington Street over Odebolt Creek in Ida County, Iowa. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 4 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 1,635 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,635 by 2044. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Washington Street over Odebolt Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Washington Street over Odebolt 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Washington Street over Odebolt Creek carry?
About 1,635 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Washington Street over Odebolt Creek?
The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Washington Street over Odebolt Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.