US Bridges

Jonquil Ave over West Fork Beaver Dam CR

Fair

Cerro Gordo County, Iowa · 094211502 · Structure no. 000000000105455

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
147
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jonquil Ave over West Fork Beaver Dam CR is a concrete culvert carrying Jonquil Ave over West Fork Beaver Dam CR in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 147 vehicles a day, projected to reach 147 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesJonquil Ave
CrossesWest Fork Beaver Dam CR
Location094211502
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCerro Gordo County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.96541, -93.32046
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic147 (2022)
Projected traffic147 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 Jonquil Ave over West Fork Beaver Dam CR built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jonquil Ave over West Fork Beaver Dam CR 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 Jonquil Ave over West Fork Beaver Dam CR carry?

About 147 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Jonquil Ave over West Fork Beaver Dam CR?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns Jonquil Ave over West Fork Beaver Dam CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.