US Bridges

Bella Vista DR over Lateral #77 Dd #23

Good

Carroll County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000504105

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
293
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bella Vista DR over Lateral #77 Dd #23 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Bella Vista DR over Lateral #77 Dd #23 in Carroll County, Iowa. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 293 vehicles a day, projected to reach 293 by 2043. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesBella Vista DR
CrossesLateral #77 Dd #23
Location000000000
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.06019, -94.84671
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.9 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic293 (2022)
Projected traffic293 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Bella Vista DR over Lateral #77 Dd #23 built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bella Vista DR over Lateral #77 Dd #23 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Bella Vista DR over Lateral #77 Dd #23 carry?

About 293 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Bella Vista DR over Lateral #77 Dd #23?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Bella Vista DR over Lateral #77 Dd #23?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.