US Bridges

Indigo over W Fork Beaver Dam Creek

Fair

Cerro Gordo County, Iowa · 094210902 · Structure no. 000000000105410

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indigo over W Fork Beaver Dam Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Indigo over W Fork Beaver Dam Creek in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 16 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesIndigo
CrossesW Fork Beaver Dam Creek
Location094210902
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCerro Gordo County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.97823, -93.34022
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionMarch 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16 (2022)
Projected traffic16 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 Indigo over W Fork Beaver Dam Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Indigo over W Fork 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Indigo over W Fork Beaver Dam Creek carry?

About 16 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Indigo over W Fork Beaver Dam Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Indigo over W Fork Beaver Dam Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.