US Bridges

Yale Ave over Small Stream

Good

Butler County, Iowa · 092153602 · Structure no. 000000000365330

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
334
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yale Ave over Small Stream is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Yale Ave over Small Stream in Butler County, Iowa. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 334 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 334 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long.

CarriesYale Ave
CrossesSmall Stream
Location092153602
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.73678, -92.57412
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic334 (2022)
Projected traffic334 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Yale Ave over Small Stream built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Yale Ave over Small 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 2022.

How much traffic does Yale Ave over Small Stream carry?

About 334 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Yale Ave over Small Stream?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Yale Ave over Small Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.