US Bridges

Marble Ave over Willow Creek

Good

Plymouth County, Iowa · 092451104 · Structure no. 000000000274611

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
191 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
538
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marble Ave over Willow Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Marble Ave over Willow Creek in Plymouth County, Iowa. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 538 vehicles a day, projected to reach 538 by 2044. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMarble Ave
CrossesWillow Creek
Location092451104
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.80451, -96.13499
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic538 (2022)
Projected traffic538 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Marble Ave over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marble Ave over Willow 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 2023.

How much traffic does Marble Ave over Willow Creek carry?

About 538 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Marble Ave over Willow Creek?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Marble Ave over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.