US Bridges

Ia 117 over Red Rock Creek

Good

Jasper County, Iowa · 1.7 Miles North of SR S6G · Structure no. 000000000030721

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,660
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 117 over Red Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 117 over Red Rock Creek in Jasper County, Iowa. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 1,660 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,660 by 2042. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesIa 117
CrossesRed Rock Creek
Location1.7 Miles North of SR S6G
RouteState Highway 117
StateIowa
Coordinates41.62154, -93.23232
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 21 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99.8 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,660 (2022)
Projected traffic1,660 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 117 over Red Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 117 over Red Rock 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Ia 117 over Red Rock Creek carry?

About 1,660 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ia 117 over Red Rock Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 117 over Red Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.