US Bridges

Ia 14 over Stream

Good

Butler County, Iowa · 0.7 Mi. N of N JCT SR C33 · Structure no. 000000000016671

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,740
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 14 over Stream is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ia 14 over Stream in Butler County, Iowa. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 1,740 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,740 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesIa 14
CrossesStream
Location0.7 Mi. N of N JCT SR C33
RouteState Highway 14
CountyButler County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.79944, -92.81003
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.6 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,740 (2022)
Projected traffic1,740 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Ia 14 over Stream built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 14 over 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Ia 14 over Stream carry?

About 1,740 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Ia 14 over Stream?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Ia 14 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.