US Bridges

Ia 14 over Stream

Fair

Butler County, Iowa · 1.0 Mi. N of S.R. C23 · Structure no. 000000000016681

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
139 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,740
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 14 over Stream is a concrete continuous slab 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 1,740 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,740 by 2044. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesIa 14
CrossesStream
Location1.0 Mi. N of S.R. C23
RouteState Highway 14
CountyButler County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.84734, -92.81014
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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 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 September 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 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 14 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.