US Bridges

Postel Ave over Small Stream

Fair

Buchanan County, Iowa · 8808220044 · Structure no. 000000000082041

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
69
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Postel Ave over Small Stream is a steel other carrying Postel Ave over Small Stream in Buchanan County, Iowa. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 6 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 69 vehicles a day, projected to reach 69 by 2044. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPostel Ave
CrossesSmall Stream
Location8808220044
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBuchanan County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.42246, -91.7729
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69 (2022)
Projected traffic69 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Postel Ave over Small Stream built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Postel Ave over Small 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Postel Ave over Small Stream carry?

About 69 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Postel Ave over Small Stream?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Postel Ave over Small Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.