US Bridges

140th ST over W Branch Beaver Dam Crk

Good

Cerro Gordo County, Iowa · 0.5 MI E S14 · Structure no. 000000000105591

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

140th ST over W Branch Beaver Dam Crk is a steel culvert carrying 140th ST over W Branch Beaver Dam Crk in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries140th ST
CrossesW Branch Beaver Dam Crk
Location0.5 MI E S14
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCerro Gordo County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.96631, -93.46672
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 140th ST over W Branch Beaver Dam Crk built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is 140th ST 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 140th ST over W Branch Beaver Dam Crk carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 140th ST over W Branch Beaver Dam Crk?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns 140th ST over W Branch Beaver Dam Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.