E66 over Salt Creek
PoorTama County, Iowa · 082132403 · Structure no. 000000000049761
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 288 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 650
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
E66 over Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E66 over Salt Creek in Tama County, Iowa. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 650 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2044. The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E66 over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is E66 over Salt Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does E66 over Salt Creek carry?
About 650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is E66 over Salt Creek?
The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns E66 over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.