US Bridges

Ia 9 over Bloodrun Creek

Fair

Lyon County, Iowa · 0.3 Mi. E of Jct. SR K12 · Structure no. 000000000034571

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,520
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 9 over Bloodrun Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ia 9 over Bloodrun Creek in Lyon County, Iowa. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 4,520 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,520 by 2042. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIa 9
CrossesBloodrun Creek
Location0.3 Mi. E of Jct. SR K12
RouteState Highway 9
CountyLyon County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.47491, -96.50058
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,520 (2022)
Projected traffic4,520 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ia 9 over Bloodrun Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 9 over Bloodrun 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Ia 9 over Bloodrun Creek carry?

About 4,520 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ia 9 over Bloodrun Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 9 over Bloodrun Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.