Ia 9 over Dry Run Creek
FairWinneshiek County, Iowa · 0.1 Mi. W of Jct. Ia 52 · Structure no. 000000000052580
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old, rebuilt 1975
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 244 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,880
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ia 9 over Dry Run Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 9 over Dry Run Creek in Winneshiek County, Iowa. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 80 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 3,880 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,880 by 2044. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ia 9 over Dry Run Creek built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.
What condition is Ia 9 over Dry 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Ia 9 over Dry Run Creek carry?
About 3,880 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Ia 9 over Dry Run Creek?
The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Ia 9 over Dry Run Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.