Echo Road over Broken Kettle Creek
GoodPlymouth County, Iowa · 091481403 · Structure no. 000000000273811
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 151 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 26
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Echo Road over Broken Kettle Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Echo Road over Broken Kettle Creek in Plymouth County, Iowa. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 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 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2044. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Echo Road over Broken Kettle Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Echo Road over Broken Kettle 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Echo Road over Broken Kettle Creek carry?
About 26 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Echo Road over Broken Kettle Creek?
The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Echo Road over Broken Kettle Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.