Liberty Avenue over Small
GoodButler County, Iowa · 092173602 · Structure no. 000000000364590
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 118
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Liberty Avenue over Small is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Liberty Avenue over Small in Butler County, Iowa. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 118 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 118 by 2044. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Liberty Avenue over Small built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Liberty Avenue over Small 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 Liberty Avenue over Small carry?
About 118 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Liberty Avenue over Small?
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 Liberty Avenue over Small?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.