US Bridges

V65 over Small Stream

Good

Buchanan County, Iowa · 088100608 · Structure no. 000000000082271

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,917
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

V65 over Small Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying V65 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 2,917 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,917 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesV65
CrossesSmall Stream
Location088100608
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBuchanan County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.45943, -92.05573
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,917 (2022)
Projected traffic2,917 by 2042
Trucks14%
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 V65 over Small Stream built?

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

What condition is V65 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 2022.

How much traffic does V65 over Small Stream carry?

About 2,917 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is V65 over Small Stream?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns V65 over Small Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.