US Bridges

York Ave over Small Stream

Good

Buchanan County, Iowa · S13 T88N R07W · Structure no. 000000000081771

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
69
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

York Ave over Small Stream is a concrete continuous slab carrying York Ave over Small Stream in Buchanan County, Iowa. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 69 vehicles a day, projected to reach 69 by 2043. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesYork Ave
CrossesSmall Stream
LocationS13 T88N R07W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBuchanan County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.43025, -91.61732
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69 (2022)
Projected traffic69 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was York Ave over Small Stream built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is York 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does York Ave over Small Stream carry?

About 69 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is York Ave over Small Stream?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns York Ave over Small Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.