Ia 148 over Middle Creek
FairTaylor County, Iowa · 0.1 Mi. N of Jct. SR J35 · Structure no. 000000000049970
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 132 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 940
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ia 148 over Middle Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 148 over Middle Creek in Taylor County, Iowa. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 940 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 940 by 2044. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 148 over Middle Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ia 148 over Middle 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Ia 148 over Middle Creek carry?
About 940 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is Ia 148 over Middle Creek?
The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Ia 148 over Middle Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.