US Bridges

Ia 1 over Old Womans Creek

Good

Johnson County, Iowa · 0.6 Mi. N of SR F52 · Structure no. 000000000031691

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
139 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,890
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 1 over Old Womans Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 1 over Old Womans Creek in Johnson County, Iowa. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,890 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,890 by 2044. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesIa 1
CrossesOld Womans Creek
Location0.6 Mi. N of SR F52
RouteState Highway 1
StateIowa
Coordinates41.61364, -91.64742
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,890 (2022)
Projected traffic4,890 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 1 over Old Womans Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 1 over Old Womans 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Ia 1 over Old Womans Creek carry?

About 4,890 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Ia 1 over Old Womans Creek?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 1 over Old Womans Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.