US Bridges

W Madison ST over E Br Beaver Dam Creek

Good

Cerro Gordo County, Iowa · .25 M E. of HWY 65 · Structure no. 000000000010061

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,280
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Madison ST over E Br Beaver Dam Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Madison ST over E Br Beaver Dam Creek in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 1,280 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,280 by 2044. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesW Madison ST
CrossesE Br Beaver Dam Creek
Location.25 M E. of HWY 65
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.98009, -93.1953
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length74 ft (22.5 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,280 (2022)
Projected traffic1,280 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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 W Madison ST over E Br Beaver Dam Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Madison ST over E Br Beaver Dam Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does W Madison ST over E Br Beaver Dam Creek carry?

About 1,280 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is W Madison ST over E Br Beaver Dam Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns W Madison ST over E Br Beaver Dam Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.