Ia 70 over Short Creek
FairLouisa County, Iowa · 0.4 Mi. N of Jct. Ia 92 · Structure no. 000000000601420
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 182 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,170
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ia 70 over Short Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ia 70 over Short Creek in Louisa County, Iowa. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 1,170 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,170 by 2044. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ia 70 over Short Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ia 70 over Short Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Ia 70 over Short Creek carry?
About 1,170 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Ia 70 over Short Creek?
The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Ia 70 over Short Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.