Ia 5 over Hocking Creek
GoodMonroe County, Iowa · 2.0 Mi. S of JCT US 34 · Structure no. 000000000037451
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 124 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,780
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ia 5 over Hocking Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ia 5 over Hocking Creek in Monroe County, Iowa. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 4,780 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,780 by 2044. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 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 5 over Hocking Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ia 5 over Hocking 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Ia 5 over Hocking Creek carry?
About 4,780 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Ia 5 over Hocking Creek?
The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Ia 5 over Hocking Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.