US Bridges

Quasqueton Blvd over Small Stream

Good

Buchanan County, Iowa · 088082703 · Structure no. 000000000082081

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
776
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Quasqueton Blvd over Small Stream is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Quasqueton Blvd over Small Stream in Buchanan County, Iowa. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 776 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 776 by 2043. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesQuasqueton Blvd
CrossesSmall Stream
Location088082703
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.40852, -91.76274
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic776 (2022)
Projected traffic776 by 2043
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Quasqueton Blvd over Small Stream built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Quasqueton Blvd 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Quasqueton Blvd over Small Stream carry?

About 776 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Quasqueton Blvd over Small Stream?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Quasqueton Blvd over Small Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.