US 169 over Black Cat Creek
GoodKossuth County, Iowa · 4.2 Mi. N. of US 18 · Structure no. 000000000032931
- Built
- 2022
- 3 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 192 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,570
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 169 over Black Cat Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 169 over Black Cat Creek in Kossuth County, Iowa. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 2,570 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,570 by 2043. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 169 over Black Cat Creek built?
It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 169 over Black Cat 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does US 169 over Black Cat Creek carry?
About 2,570 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is US 169 over Black Cat Creek?
The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 169 over Black Cat Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.