Ia 9 over Willow Creek
GoodWorth County, Iowa · 0.3 Miles W of Jct. I-35 · Structure no. 000000000054021
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 94 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,960
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ia 9 over Willow Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 9 over Willow Creek in Worth County, Iowa. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,960 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,960 by 2043. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ia 9 over Willow Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ia 9 over Willow Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Ia 9 over Willow Creek carry?
About 1,960 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is Ia 9 over Willow Creek?
The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Ia 9 over Willow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.