US Bridges

S25 Grouse Ave over Beaver Dam Creek

Fair

Cerro Gordo County, Iowa · 095210704 · Structure no. 000000000019131

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
815
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S25 Grouse Ave over Beaver Dam Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying S25 Grouse Ave over Beaver Dam Creek in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 815 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 815 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesS25 Grouse Ave
CrossesBeaver Dam Creek
Location095210704
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.0618, -93.37876
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic815 (2022)
Projected traffic815 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S25 Grouse Ave over Beaver Dam Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is S25 Grouse Ave 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 S25 Grouse Ave over Beaver Dam Creek carry?

About 815 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is S25 Grouse Ave over Beaver Dam Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns S25 Grouse Ave over Beaver Dam Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.