US Bridges

US 65 over E Branch Beaverdam Creek

Good

Cerro Gordo County, Iowa · 0.3 Mi. S of S.R. B55 · Structure no. 000000000018911

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
215 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,490
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 65 over E Branch Beaverdam Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 65 over E Branch Beaverdam Creek in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,490 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,490 by 2043. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 65
CrossesE Branch Beaverdam Creek
Location0.3 Mi. S of S.R. B55
RouteU.S. Route 65
CountyCerro Gordo County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.00413, -93.20176
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,490 (2023)
Projected traffic2,490 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 E Branch Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 65 over E Branch Beaverdam 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does US 65 over E Branch Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 2,490 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 65 over E Branch Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 65 over E Branch Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.