US Bridges

19th ST SW over Cheslea Creek

Fair

Cerro Gordo County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000019091

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,148
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

19th ST SW over Cheslea Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 19th ST SW over Cheslea Creek in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 94 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 5 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 9,148 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,148 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 55 ft wide.

Carries19th ST SW
CrossesCheslea Creek
Location000000000
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.13393, -93.22602
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.4 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,148 (2022)
Projected traffic9,148 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 19th ST SW over Cheslea Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is 19th ST SW over Cheslea 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 19th ST SW over Cheslea Creek carry?

About 9,148 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 19th ST SW over Cheslea Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns 19th ST SW over Cheslea Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.