Ia 27 SB over Sugar Creek
GoodLee County, Iowa · 4.7 Mi. S of Ia 2 · Structure no. 000000000607930
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 174 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,650
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ia 27 SB over Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 27 SB over Sugar Creek in Lee County, Iowa. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 3,650 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,650 by 2043. The structure is 174 ft (52.9 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ia 27 SB over Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ia 27 SB over Sugar 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Ia 27 SB over Sugar Creek carry?
About 3,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.
How long is Ia 27 SB over Sugar Creek?
The structure is 174 ft (52.9 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Ia 27 SB over Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.