US Bridges

Ia 37 over Norway Creek

Fair

Monona County, Iowa · 2.6 Mi. E of Ia 183 · Structure no. 000000000036700

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
171 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
620
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 37 over Norway Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 37 over Norway Creek in Monona County, Iowa. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 620 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 620 by 2043. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesIa 37
CrossesNorway Creek
Location2.6 Mi. E of Ia 183
RouteState Highway 37
CountyMonona County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.95215, -95.7567
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic620 (2021)
Projected traffic620 by 2043
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 37 over Norway Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 37 over Norway 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Ia 37 over Norway Creek carry?

About 620 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is Ia 37 over Norway Creek?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 37 over Norway Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.