Ia 48 over Red Oak Creek
FairMontgomery County, Iowa · 1.3 MI S of Jct. US 34 · Structure no. 000000000037710
- Built
- 1918
- 107 years old, rebuilt 1951
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,460
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ia 48 over Red Oak Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 48 over Red Oak Creek in Montgomery County, Iowa. It was built in 1918 and reconstructed in 1951, so it is 107 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 5 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 4,460 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,460 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ia 48 over Red Oak Creek built?
It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1951.
What condition is Ia 48 over Red Oak 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Ia 48 over Red Oak Creek carry?
About 4,460 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Ia 48 over Red Oak Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns Ia 48 over Red Oak Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.