US 71 over Willow Creek

Fair Condition103 years old3,940 vehicles/day

Location

StateIowa
CountyClay
Location3.4 Mi. N Of N Jct Ia 10
CarriesUS 71
CrossesWillow Creek
Coordinates42.97247, -95.16140

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical7 — Countermeasures installed

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DesignSlab
Total Length70.9 ft (21.6 m)
Max Span35.1 ft (10.7 m)
Deck Width34.4 ft (10.5 m)
Deck Area226.8 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1923 (reconstructed 1955)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic3,940 (2022)
Truck Traffic17%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection424
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000020390

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