US Bridges

Hilton Ave over Bike Trail

Good

Bremer County, Iowa · 091130804 · Structure no. 000000000078851

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
137
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hilton Ave over Bike Trail is a concrete continuous slab carrying Hilton Ave over Bike Trail in Bremer County, Iowa. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 137 vehicles a day, projected to reach 137 by 2043. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHilton Ave
CrossesBike Trail
Location091130804
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBremer County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.70119, -92.41098
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.7 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 width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic137 (2022)
Projected traffic137 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hilton Ave over Bike Trail built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hilton Ave over Bike Trail 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does Hilton Ave over Bike Trail carry?

About 137 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Hilton Ave over Bike Trail?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Hilton Ave over Bike Trail?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.