US Bridges

110th over W Branch Beaver Dam Crk

FairPosted for load

Cerro Gordo County, Iowa · 094213301 · Structure no. 000000000105530

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

110th over W Branch Beaver Dam Crk is a steel truss - thru carrying 110th over W Branch Beaver Dam Crk in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 11 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11 by 2044. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries110th
CrossesW Branch Beaver Dam Crk
Location094213301
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCerro Gordo County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.92227, -93.33607
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.6 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11 (2022)
Projected traffic11 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 110th over W Branch Beaver Dam Crk built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is 110th over W Branch Beaver Dam Crk 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 110th over W Branch Beaver Dam Crk carry?

About 11 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 110th over W Branch Beaver Dam Crk?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns 110th over W Branch Beaver Dam Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.