US Bridges

1st ST NW over Chesalea Creek

FairPosted for load

Cerro Gordo County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000008000

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,617
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

1st ST NW over Chesalea Creek is a steel culvert carrying 1st ST NW over Chesalea Creek in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 2,617 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,617 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long.

Location

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Carries1st ST NW
CrossesChesalea Creek
Location000000000
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCerro Gordo County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.15281, -93.22322
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,617 (2022)
Projected traffic2,617 by 2044
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$210,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 1st ST NW over Chesalea Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1st ST NW over Chesalea 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does 1st ST NW over Chesalea Creek carry?

About 2,617 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 1st ST NW over Chesalea Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns 1st ST NW over Chesalea Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.