Ia 10 over Dry Creek
FairSioux County, Iowa · 0.9 Mi. E of Jct. Ia 12 · Structure no. 000000000048481
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 172 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,960
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ia 10 over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 10 over Dry Creek in Sioux County, Iowa. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 2,960 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,960 by 2042. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ia 10 over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ia 10 over Dry 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Ia 10 over Dry Creek carry?
About 2,960 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Ia 10 over Dry Creek?
The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Ia 10 over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.