US Bridges

Ia 5 over Stream

Fair

Appanoose County, Iowa · 1.5 Mi. S of SR T 20 · Structure no. 000000000013880

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 5 over Stream is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ia 5 over Stream in Appanoose County, Iowa. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesIa 5
CrossesStream
Location1.5 Mi. S of SR T 20
RouteState Highway 5
CountyAppanoose County
StateIowa
Coordinates40.62425, -92.94832
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 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 traffic1,400 (2022)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Ia 5 over Stream built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 5 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Ia 5 over Stream carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Ia 5 over Stream?

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

Who owns Ia 5 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.