US Bridges

NB I-29 over ST Marys Creek

Good

Mills County, Iowa · 0.9 Mi. S of Jct. Ia 370 · Structure no. 000000000036371

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,850
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NB I-29 over ST Marys Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying NB I-29 over ST Marys Creek in Mills County, Iowa. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 9,850 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,850 by 2043. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNB I-29
CrossesST Marys Creek
Location0.9 Mi. S of Jct. Ia 370
RouteInterstate 29
StateIowa
Coordinates41.13637, -95.82062
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,850 (2022)
Projected traffic9,850 by 2043
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 NB I-29 over ST Marys Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is NB I-29 over ST Marys 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does NB I-29 over ST Marys Creek carry?

About 9,850 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is NB I-29 over ST Marys Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns NB I-29 over ST Marys Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.