US Bridges

1st Ave NW over Dry Run Creek

Good

Bremer County, Iowa · 100 E of 6th Ave NW · Structure no. 000000000505335

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
283
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

1st Ave NW over Dry Run Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 1st Ave NW over Dry Run Creek in Bremer County, Iowa. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 283 vehicles a day, projected to reach 283 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries1st Ave NW
CrossesDry Run Creek
Location100 E of 6th Ave NW
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBremer County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.72672, -92.47791
Functional classUrban 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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic283 (2022)
Projected traffic283 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 1st Ave NW over Dry Run Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1st Ave NW over Dry Run 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does 1st Ave NW over Dry Run Creek carry?

About 283 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 1st Ave NW over Dry Run Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 1st Ave NW over Dry Run Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.