US 65 over Minerva Creek
GoodStory County, Iowa · 0.4 Miles South of SR E18 · Structure no. 000000000048921
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 103 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,930
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 65 over Minerva Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 65 over Minerva Creek in Story County, Iowa. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 1,930 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,930 by 2044. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 65 over Minerva Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 65 over Minerva 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does US 65 over Minerva Creek carry?
About 1,930 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is US 65 over Minerva Creek?
The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns US 65 over Minerva Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.