US Bridges

US 69 over Pike Run Creek

Fair

Winnebago County, Iowa · 0.5 MI N of N JCT Ia 9 · Structure no. 000000000052450

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,650
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 69 over Pike Run Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 69 over Pike Run Creek in Winnebago County, Iowa. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 5 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 1,650 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,650 by 2044. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 69
CrossesPike Run Creek
Location0.5 MI N of N JCT Ia 9
RouteU.S. Route 69
StateIowa
Coordinates43.37907, -93.63671
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,650 (2022)
Projected traffic1,650 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 69 over Pike Run Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 69 over Pike Run 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 69 over Pike Run Creek carry?

About 1,650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 69 over Pike Run Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 69 over Pike Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.