Orange Avenue over Brown Branch
FairAdams County, Iowa · 072331502 · Structure no. 000000000059760
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 78 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 45
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Orange Avenue over Brown Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Orange Avenue over Brown Branch 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2043. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Orange Avenue over Brown Branch built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Orange Avenue over Brown Branch 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 Orange Avenue over Brown Branch carry?
About 45 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Orange Avenue over Brown Branch?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Orange Avenue over Brown Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.