US Bridges

Indigo over W Br Beaver Dam Creek

Good

Cerro Gordo County, Iowa · 094212802 · Structure no. 000000000105501

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indigo over W Br Beaver Dam Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Indigo over W Br Beaver Dam Creek in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesIndigo
CrossesW Br Beaver Dam Creek
Location094212802
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.9272, -93.34044
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2022)
Projected traffic35 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Indigo over W Br Beaver Dam Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Indigo over W Br 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 Indigo over W Br Beaver Dam Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Indigo over W Br Beaver Dam Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Indigo over W Br Beaver Dam Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.