US Bridges

Lee Avenue over Small Stream

Good

Buchanan County, Iowa · 088092308 · Structure no. 000000000082221

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
44
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee Avenue over Small Stream is a steel culvert carrying Lee Avenue over Small Stream in Buchanan County, Iowa. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 44 vehicles a day, projected to reach 44 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long.

Location

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CarriesLee Avenue
CrossesSmall Stream
Location088092308
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBuchanan County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.4163, -91.85536
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 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 length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44 (2022)
Projected traffic44 by 2043
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 Lee Avenue over Small Stream built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lee Avenue 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 2024.

How much traffic does Lee Avenue over Small Stream carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lee Avenue over Small Stream?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Lee Avenue over Small Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.