Ia 9 over Trout Creek
FairWinneshiek County, Iowa · 6.1 Mi. E of Jct. U.S. 52 · Structure no. 000000000052620
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2022
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 128 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ia 9 over Trout Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ia 9 over Trout Creek in Winneshiek County, Iowa. It was built in 1969, 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 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 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,400 by 2042. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 47 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Trout Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
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 September 2022.
How much traffic does Ia 9 over Trout Creek carry?
About 5,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Ia 9 over Trout Creek?
The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Ia 9 over Trout Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.