US Bridges

W66 over Big Slough Creek

Good

Louisa County, Iowa · 074050804 · Structure no. 000000000224231

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W66 over Big Slough Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying W66 over Big Slough Creek in Louisa County, Iowa. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesW66
CrossesBig Slough Creek
Location074050804
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.22328, -91.46649
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2022)
Projected traffic190 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W66 over Big Slough Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is W66 over Big Slough 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does W66 over Big Slough Creek carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is W66 over Big Slough Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns W66 over Big Slough Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.