Ia 38 over Mosquito Creek
FairMuscatine County, Iowa · 2.2 Mi. S of Jct. U.S. 6 · Structure no. 000000000038161
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 154 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ia 38 over Mosquito Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 38 over Mosquito Creek in Muscatine County, Iowa. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,300 by 2044. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 38 over Mosquito Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ia 38 over Mosquito 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 2024.
How much traffic does Ia 38 over Mosquito Creek carry?
About 5,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Ia 38 over Mosquito Creek?
The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Ia 38 over Mosquito Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.