US 169 over Deer Creek
FairWebster County, Iowa · 0.8 Mi. N of SR C66 · Structure no. 000000000052240
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 145 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,680
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 169 over Deer Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 169 over Deer Creek in Webster County, Iowa. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 4,680 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,680 by 2042. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 US 169 over Deer Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 169 over Deer 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 2023.
How much traffic does US 169 over Deer Creek carry?
About 4,680 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is US 169 over Deer Creek?
The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns US 169 over Deer Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.