US Bridges

University Ave over Small Stream

Good

Black Hawk County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000015070

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,993
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

University Ave over Small Stream is a concrete continuous slab carrying University Ave over Small Stream in Black Hawk County, Iowa. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 56 years old, older 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 6,993 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,993 by 2044. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 78 ft wide.

CarriesUniversity Ave
CrossesSmall Stream
Location000000000
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.51304, -92.45051
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,993 (2022)
Projected traffic6,993 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 University Ave over Small Stream built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is University Ave 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 University Ave over Small Stream carry?

About 6,993 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is University Ave over Small Stream?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns University Ave over Small Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.