US Bridges

Broad ST over Beaver Creek

Fair

Cerro Gordo County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000009580

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,978
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broad ST over Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Broad ST over Beaver Creek in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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.

It carries about 1,978 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,978 by 2044. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesBroad ST
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location000000000
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.24124, -93.12331
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,978 (2022)
Projected traffic1,978 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Broad ST over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broad ST over Beaver 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 Broad ST over Beaver Creek carry?

About 1,978 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Broad ST over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Broad ST over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.