US Bridges

F62 over Sugar Creek

Good

Poweshiek County, Iowa · 078160803 · Structure no. 000000000046031

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,170
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

F62 over Sugar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying F62 over Sugar Creek in Poweshiek County, Iowa. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,170 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,170 by 2043. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesF62
CrossesSugar Creek
Location078160803
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.57398, -92.73929
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,170 (2022)
Projected traffic1,170 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$30,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was F62 over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is F62 over Sugar 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does F62 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 1,170 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is F62 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns F62 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.