US Bridges

Grand Ave over Stream

Good

Bremer County, Iowa · 091131804 · Structure no. 000000000078881

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
216
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grand Ave over Stream is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Grand Ave over Stream in Bremer County, Iowa. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 216 vehicles a day, projected to reach 216 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGrand Ave
CrossesStream
Location091131804
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.69565, -92.42261
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic216 (2022)
Projected traffic216 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Grand Ave over Stream built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grand Ave 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Grand Ave over Stream carry?

About 216 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Grand Ave over Stream?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Grand Ave over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.