US Bridges

Loc Central Ave over Small Stream

Fair

Buchanan County, Iowa · 090101604 · Structure no. 000000000084190

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
91
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loc Central Ave over Small Stream is a concrete continuous slab carrying Loc Central Ave over Small Stream in Buchanan County, Iowa. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 91 vehicles a day, projected to reach 91 by 2044. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 22 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLoc Central Ave
CrossesSmall Stream
Location090101604
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBuchanan County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.60649, -92.03273
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic91 (2022)
Projected traffic91 by 2044
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Loc Central Ave over Small Stream built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Loc Central 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 Loc Central Ave over Small Stream carry?

About 91 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Loc Central Ave over Small Stream?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Loc Central Ave over Small Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.