US Bridges

Ia 9 over Trout Creek

Fair

Winneshiek County, Iowa · 0.2 Mi. W of SR A52 · Structure no. 000000000052610

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
204 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 9 over Trout Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 9 over Trout Creek in Winneshiek County, Iowa. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 56 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 14,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,900 by 2044. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesIa 9
CrossesTrout Creek
Location0.2 Mi. W of SR A52
RouteState Highway 9
StateIowa
Coordinates43.28965, -91.75962
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width69 ft (21.1 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,900 (2022)
Projected traffic14,900 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Ia 9 over Trout Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Ia 9 over Trout 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 Trout Creek carry?

About 14,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ia 9 over Trout Creek?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 9 over Trout Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.