Ia 9 over Soap Creek
GoodMitchell County, Iowa · 5.7 Mi. E of Jct. 218 · Structure no. 000000000036541
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 123 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,350
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ia 9 over Soap Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ia 9 over Soap Creek in Mitchell County, Iowa. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,350 by 2044. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ia 9 over Soap Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ia 9 over Soap 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 2024.
How much traffic does Ia 9 over Soap Creek carry?
About 1,350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is Ia 9 over Soap Creek?
The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Ia 9 over Soap Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.