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T16 (dodge Ave) over Beaver Creek

Good

Butler County, Iowa · 090182204 · Structure no. 000000000087321

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
501
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T16 (dodge Ave) over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T16 (dodge Ave) over Beaver Creek in Butler 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 501 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 501 by 2043. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesT16 (dodge Ave)
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location090182204
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyButler County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.59439, -92.95706
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic501 (2022)
Projected traffic501 by 2043
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T16 (dodge Ave) over Beaver Creek built?

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

What condition is T16 (dodge Ave) over Beaver Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does T16 (dodge Ave) over Beaver Creek carry?

About 501 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is T16 (dodge Ave) over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns T16 (dodge Ave) over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.