US Bridges

Brown Ave over Stream

Good

Adair County, Iowa · 0.6 MI S of 92 on Brown · Structure no. 000000000056411

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
62
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brown Ave over Stream is a concrete continuous slab carrying Brown Ave over Stream in Adair County, Iowa. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 62 vehicles a day, projected to reach 62 by 2043. The structure is 113 ft (34.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBrown Ave
CrossesStream
Location0.6 MI S of 92 on Brown
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.24961, -94.68072
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length113 ft (34.5 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62 (2022)
Projected traffic62 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Brown Ave over Stream built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brown Ave over Stream 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Brown Ave over Stream carry?

About 62 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Brown Ave over Stream?

The structure is 113 ft (34.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Brown Ave over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.