US Bridges

Ivory Ave over Baskins Creek

FairPosted for load

Bremer County, Iowa · 091132802 · Structure no. 000000000078971

Built
2003
22 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
78
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ivory Ave over Baskins Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ivory Ave over Baskins Creek in Bremer County, Iowa. It was built in 2003 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 78 vehicles a day, projected to reach 78 by 2043. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIvory Ave
CrossesBaskins Creek
Location091132802
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBremer County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.6658, -92.39637
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.2 US tons
Inventory rating20.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78 (2022)
Projected traffic78 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Ivory Ave over Baskins Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Ivory Ave over Baskins Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Ivory Ave over Baskins Creek carry?

About 78 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ivory Ave over Baskins Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Ivory Ave over Baskins Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.