US Bridges

Indian Ave over Stream

Good

Adair County, Iowa · 77323308 · Structure no. 000000000058251

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indian Ave over Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Indian Ave over Stream in Adair County, Iowa. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIndian Ave
CrossesStream
Location77323308
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.41939, -94.5478
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.7 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2022)
Projected traffic15 by 2044
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 Indian Ave over Stream built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Indian 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Indian Ave over Stream carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Indian Ave over Stream?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Indian Ave over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.