US Bridges

160th ST over Beaver Dam Creek

Good

Cerro Gordo County, Iowa · 094210101 · Structure no. 000000000105381

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

160th ST over Beaver Dam Creek is a concrete slab carrying 160th ST over Beaver Dam Creek in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries160th ST
CrossesBeaver Dam Creek
Location094210101
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.99458, -93.27628
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length84 ft (25.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic30 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

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 160th ST over Beaver Dam Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is 160th ST over 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 160th ST over Beaver Dam Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 160th ST over Beaver Dam Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 160th ST over Beaver Dam Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.