US Bridges

Eldora Rd.Sw over Small Stream

Good

Black Hawk County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000006101

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
999
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eldora Rd.Sw over Small Stream is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Eldora Rd.Sw over Small Stream in Black Hawk County, Iowa. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 999 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 999 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesEldora Rd.Sw
CrossesSmall Stream
Location000000000
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.40056, -92.46457
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic999 (2022)
Projected traffic999 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Eldora Rd.Sw over Small Stream built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eldora Rd.Sw over Small Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Eldora Rd.Sw over Small Stream carry?

About 999 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Eldora Rd.Sw over Small Stream?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Eldora Rd.Sw over Small Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.