US Bridges

Local Frost Ave over Small Stream

Good

Buchanan County, Iowa · 087101104 · Structure no. 000000000081530

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Frost Ave over Small Stream is a steel culvert carrying Local Frost Ave over Small Stream in Buchanan County, Iowa. It was built in 2003, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 21 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLocal Frost Ave
CrossesSmall Stream
Location087101104
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBuchanan County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.3685, -91.97701
Functional classRural 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2022)
Projected traffic21 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Frost Ave over Small Stream built?

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

What condition is Local Frost Ave over Small Stream 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Local Frost Ave over Small Stream carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local Frost Ave over Small Stream?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Local Frost Ave over Small Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.