US Bridges

US 65 over Beaver Dam Creek

Fair

Cerro Gordo County, Iowa · 3.5 Mi. N of S.R. C13 · Structure no. 000000000018870

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,230
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 65 over Beaver Dam Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 65 over Beaver Dam Creek in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 93 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 2,230 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,230 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 65
CrossesBeaver Dam Creek
Location3.5 Mi. N of S.R. C13
RouteU.S. Route 65
CountyCerro Gordo County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.94912, -93.20255
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20.3 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,230 (2023)
Projected traffic2,230 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 65 over Beaver Dam Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is US 65 over Beaver Dam 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US 65 over Beaver Dam Creek carry?

About 2,230 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 65 over Beaver Dam Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns US 65 over Beaver Dam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.