US Bridges

190th ST over Stream

Fair

Bremer County, Iowa · 092142301 · Structure no. 000000000080040

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,041
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

190th ST over Stream is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 190th ST over Stream in Bremer County, Iowa. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 80 years old, older 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.

It carries about 1,041 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,041 by 2044. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries190th ST
CrossesStream
Location092142301
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBremer County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.77378, -92.47531
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating68.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,041 (2022)
Projected traffic1,041 by 2044
Trucks17%
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 190th ST over Stream built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is 190th ST over Stream 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 2024.

How much traffic does 190th ST over Stream carry?

About 1,041 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is 190th ST over Stream?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 190th ST over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.