US Bridges

Walnut Ave over Stream

Good

Butler County, Iowa · 092153507 · Structure no. 000000000088431

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
113
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walnut Ave over Stream is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Walnut Ave over Stream in Butler County, Iowa. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 113 vehicles a day, projected to reach 113 by 2044. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWalnut Ave
CrossesStream
Location092153507
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.73388, -92.58176
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic113 (2022)
Projected traffic113 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Walnut Ave over Stream built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walnut Ave 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 Walnut Ave over Stream carry?

About 113 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Walnut Ave over Stream?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Walnut Ave over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.