US Bridges

M68 Delta Ave over Field Stream

Good

Carroll County, Iowa · 083362202 · Structure no. 000000000094931

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
863
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

M68 Delta Ave over Field Stream is a concrete culvert carrying M68 Delta Ave over Field Stream in Carroll County, Iowa. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 863 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 863 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesM68 Delta Ave
CrossesField Stream
Location083362202
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.98879, -95.03436
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.8 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic863 (2021)
Projected traffic863 by 2044
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was M68 Delta Ave over Field Stream built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is M68 Delta Ave over Field 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does M68 Delta Ave over Field Stream carry?

About 863 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is M68 Delta Ave over Field Stream?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns M68 Delta Ave over Field Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.