Sycamore Avenue over Saylings Creek
FairAdams County, Iowa · 071321702 · Structure no. 000000000013350
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2022
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,404
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sycamore Avenue over Saylings Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sycamore Avenue over Saylings Creek in Adams County, Iowa. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 1,404 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,404 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sycamore Avenue over Saylings Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sycamore Avenue over Saylings Creek 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 January 2022.
How much traffic does Sycamore Avenue over Saylings Creek carry?
About 1,404 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is Sycamore Avenue over Saylings Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns Sycamore Avenue over Saylings Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.