US Bridges

NB I-29 over Cleghorn Creek

Good

Monona County, Iowa · 4.5 Mi. S of Ia 175 · Structure no. 000000000037271

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NB I-29 over Cleghorn Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying NB I-29 over Cleghorn Creek in Monona County, Iowa. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,250 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,250 by 2044. The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNB I-29
CrossesCleghorn Creek
Location4.5 Mi. S of Ia 175
RouteInterstate 29
StateIowa
Coordinates41.9664, -96.1019
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length123 ft (37.6 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 traffic7,250 (2022)
Projected traffic7,250 by 2044
Trucks32%
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 Cleghorn Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is NB I-29 over Cleghorn 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 April 2024.

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

About 7,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is NB I-29 over Cleghorn Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns NB I-29 over Cleghorn Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.