US Bridges

Heather over W Branch Beaver Dam Crk

Good

Cerro Gordo County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000105511

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Heather over W Branch Beaver Dam Crk is a concrete continuous slab carrying Heather over W Branch Beaver Dam Crk in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8 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 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHeather
CrossesW Branch Beaver Dam Crk
Location000000000
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.93431, -93.36003
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal 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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 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 closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Heather over W Branch Beaver Dam Crk built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Heather over W Branch Beaver Dam Crk 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Heather over W Branch Beaver Dam Crk carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Heather over W Branch Beaver Dam Crk?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Heather over W Branch Beaver Dam Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.