US Bridges

Quince Avenue over Stream

Fair

Adams County, Iowa · 072332502 · Structure no. 000000000013451

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Quince Avenue over Stream is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Quince Avenue over Stream in Adams County, Iowa. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 5 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesQuince Avenue
CrossesStream
Location072332502
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAdams County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.01086, -94.60407
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating24.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2022)
Projected traffic450 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Quince Avenue over Stream built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Quince Avenue over Stream 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 2023.

How much traffic does Quince Avenue over Stream carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Quince Avenue over Stream?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Quince Avenue over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.