US Bridges

Fayette ST over Quarter Section Run

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Bremer County, Iowa · A20000500 · Structure no. 000000000003671

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,877
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fayette ST over Quarter Section Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying Fayette ST over Quarter Section Run in Bremer County, Iowa. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 2,877 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,877 by 2044. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFayette ST
CrossesQuarter Section Run
LocationA20000500
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBremer County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.67138, -92.3428
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,877 (2022)
Projected traffic2,877 by 2044
Trucks6%
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 Fayette ST over Quarter Section Run built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fayette ST over Quarter Section Run 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 Fayette ST over Quarter Section Run carry?

About 2,877 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Fayette ST over Quarter Section Run?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Fayette ST over Quarter Section Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.