US Bridges

Ia 57 over Stream

Good

Black Hawk County, Iowa · 6.1 Mi. W of Jct. US 218 · Structure no. 000000000014571

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,580
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 57 over Stream is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ia 57 over Stream in Black Hawk County, Iowa. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 2,580 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,580 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesIa 57
CrossesStream
Location6.1 Mi. W of Jct. US 218
RouteState Highway 57
StateIowa
Coordinates42.54239, -92.54563
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,580 (2023)
Projected traffic2,580 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ia 57 over Stream built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 57 over 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Ia 57 over Stream carry?

About 2,580 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ia 57 over Stream?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 57 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.