US Bridges

165th ST over Buck Creek

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Bremer County, Iowa · 092110403 · Structure no. 000000000079211

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
49
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

165th ST over Buck Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 165th ST over Buck Creek in Bremer County, Iowa. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2044. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries165th ST
CrossesBuck Creek
Location092110403
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBremer County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.80954, -92.14743
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating55.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2022)
Projected traffic49 by 2044
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 165th ST over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is 165th ST over Buck Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does 165th ST over Buck Creek carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 165th ST over Buck Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 165th ST over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.