US Bridges

Ia 175 over Reynolds Creek

Fair

Woodbury County, Iowa · 1.6 Mi. W of SR L37 · Structure no. 000000000053360

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,230
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 175 over Reynolds Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ia 175 over Reynolds Creek in Woodbury County, Iowa. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 1,230 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,230 by 2044. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesIa 175
CrossesReynolds Creek
Location1.6 Mi. W of SR L37
RouteState Highway 175
CountyWoodbury County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.22203, -95.74552
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,230 (2022)
Projected traffic1,230 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 Ia 175 over Reynolds Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 175 over Reynolds 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Ia 175 over Reynolds Creek carry?

About 1,230 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Ia 175 over Reynolds Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 175 over Reynolds Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.