US Bridges

265th Ave over Stream

FairPosted for load

Appanoose County, Iowa · 069172604 · Structure no. 000000000065291

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
89 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

265th Ave over Stream is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying 265th Ave over Stream in Appanoose County, Iowa. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 11 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11 by 2043. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries265th Ave
CrossesStream
Location069172604
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAppanoose County
StateIowa
Coordinates40.75431, -92.78179
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11 (2022)
Projected traffic11 by 2043
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$30,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 265th Ave over Stream built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is 265th Ave 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does 265th Ave over Stream carry?

About 11 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 265th Ave over Stream?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns 265th Ave over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.