US Bridges

3rd Ave NW over Dry Run Creek

Good

Bremer County, Iowa · Between 5th & 6th ST NW · Structure no. 000000000505355

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

3rd Ave NW over Dry Run Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 3rd Ave NW over Dry Run Creek in Bremer County, Iowa. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 330 vehicles a day, projected to reach 330 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries3rd Ave NW
CrossesDry Run Creek
LocationBetween 5th & 6th ST NW
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBremer County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.72863, -92.47768
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2022)
Projected traffic330 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 3rd Ave NW over Dry Run Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3rd 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 3rd Ave NW over Dry Run Creek carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 3rd Ave NW over Dry Run Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns 3rd Ave NW over Dry Run Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.