W66 over S Fork Short Creek
GoodLouisa County, Iowa · 075050802 · Structure no. 000000000224661
- Built
- 2023
- 2 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 71 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
W66 over S Fork Short Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W66 over S Fork Short Creek in Louisa County, Iowa. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | 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 W66 over S Fork Short Creek built?
It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.
What condition is W66 over S Fork Short 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does W66 over S Fork Short Creek carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is W66 over S Fork Short Creek?
The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns W66 over S Fork Short Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.