US Bridges

I 29 SB over Perry Creek Conduit

Fair

Woodbury County, Iowa · I-29 over Perry Creek · Structure no. 000000000700340

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
89 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,450
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 29 SB over Perry Creek Conduit is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 29 SB over Perry Creek Conduit in Woodbury County, Iowa. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger 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 16,450 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,450 by 2043. The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 29 SB
CrossesPerry Creek Conduit
LocationI-29 over Perry Creek
RouteInterstate 29
CountyWoodbury County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.49084, -96.41107
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length89 ft (27 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,450 (2022)
Projected traffic16,450 by 2043
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I 29 SB over Perry Creek Conduit built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 29 SB over Perry Creek Conduit 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 2023.

How much traffic does I 29 SB over Perry Creek Conduit carry?

About 16,450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I 29 SB over Perry Creek Conduit?

The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns I 29 SB over Perry Creek Conduit?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.