US Bridges

Ivy Ave. over Coldwater Creek

Fair

Butler County, Iowa · 093170902 · Structure no. 000000000089641

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
62
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ivy Ave. over Coldwater Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Ivy Ave. over Coldwater Creek in Butler County, Iowa. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 62 vehicles a day, projected to reach 62 by 2044. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesIvy Ave.
CrossesColdwater Creek
Location093170902
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyButler County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.88247, -92.86938
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.1 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62 (2022)
Projected traffic62 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$270,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ivy Ave. over Coldwater Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ivy Ave. over Coldwater Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Ivy Ave. over Coldwater Creek carry?

About 62 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ivy Ave. over Coldwater Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ivy Ave. over Coldwater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.